Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a child passenger in the rear of the vehicle pulled on the driver seat to recline herself and the seat reclined backward and fractured. Read details...
Was driving around the city when I reach into my pocket to get my phone and hear a loud thump coming from the seat and the next thing I notice is the seat reclining all the way back. I was able to bring it back up by folding the exterior passenger seat to provide some sort of support. Read details...
This bolt was replaced on my vehicle in Jan 2004 as part of the recall. The new bolt that was installed fractured creating a very serious crash risk. Ford says they will only replace once. Auto recall date: Aug 05, 2003 vehicle component: seats:front assembly:recliner estimated vehicles Read details...