Two problems related to mid/rear seats assembly have been reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Explorer.
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. The dealer has looked at it several times and can find no way to anchor that portion of the seat in.
Consumer had to have the spring on the second set of seats repaired because it was extremely tight. Even after the adjustment the spring was still too tight/strong. Consumer went to a Ford dealer and explained to him just what the problem was. Consumer was told by Ford that he should call NHTSA and complain. Consumer pulled the level to adjust the seat, and the seat came down with so much force that it split. Consumer stated this was dangerous because if a child would pulled the level he or she would certainly be injured.
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