Front Seat Power Adjust problems of the 2007 Ford Explorer

Sometimes while driving, driver's powered seat moves back.

On several occasions while driving during the past several months, the power seat has moved backwards on its own, causing problems in reaching the pedals safely. In several incidents when this occurred, the interior lights also turned on. Two of the times this happened, it was when I had to honk the horn, but has happened on other occasions as well. Tonight, while making a right turn, the interior lights came on and the seat moved backwards, then the vehicle died - all electrical components went dead. I could easily have been rear-ended while trying to get the vehicle re-started and this is a huge safety issue.

While in motion, the driver power seat will make un-commanded movement backwards and away from steering wheel and pedals. This scenario typically, but not always, occurs during a turn or acceleration. It has also occurred while at a steady speed in the city and on the highway. It appears to be related to the ignition located on the steering column. This has happened numerous times over the last several months and seems to be getting worse. Speeds at which this occurs range between initial acceleration up to highway speeds (70 mph).

My 2007 Explorer driver seat move at will, forward or backward even while driving. I am short and the power seat moves back to where my feet no longer reach the pedals. This happens consistently when driving or just stationary while changing gears and has become a safety issue. The car has only 40,000 miles. I took it to have repaired but the dealer says there is nothing wrong with it. A net search reveals I am not the only one with this problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front driver's side seat began to release independently. The contact was able to move her body forward in order to depress the brakes and accelerator pedal. The power seat operated normally after several minutes however, the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,965.

While driving at 55mph the drivers power seat moved to the full back position. This as happened at any speed many times in the pass few months. A short operator of the vehicle can not apply the brakes to stop the vehicle if needed. You must reach down and move the seat forward with the power switch located on the side of the drivers seat. This procedure takes to long if you need to come to a quick stop. This a big safety issue. The local Ford dealer as no idea what is wrong with the vehicle.

Ford Explorer 2007 power driver seat moves back without warning. Possible safety issue if the drive can't reach gas or brake pedal.