Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport

One problem related to mid/rear seats assembly has been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2009

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 affected: 1552880 model affected 1999 Ford explorer 1999 Ford explorer defect summary: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the drivers side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion. Defect consequence: the driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Estimated vehicles affected: 1552880 notes: Ford motor company 03s04.


Other Seats related problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport

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7
Seats problems
3
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
1


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