Seats Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the mid/rear seats assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

The Seats problem

The problem with the forward seat head rest wrong angle causing the driver to get stiff neck and get you really tired driving long distances, there is no way to adjust but up and lower not enough to clear your head to be straight as proper posture, I understand it is to prevent neck injuries, my   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

The rear seat (cushion portion) was dislodged and threw the person sitting in the seat with a seat belt on up against the back of the front seat. This has happened on several occasions with sudden stops.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact rented a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the seat warmer activated, after arriving at a rest stop and exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that a blister had formed on the back of her left thigh.   Read details...


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