Seats Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the mid/rear seats assembly (three problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Recliner problems
5
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
3

Recently reported Seats problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

The Front Seat Recliner problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 03v281000 (seats:front assembly:recliner) and had the bolts replaced. A few weeks ago, the seat reclined all the way back and not forward.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Took vehicle in to have NHTSA action number pe03020 - bolt replace due to back of seat falling backwards during driving. Bolt broke allowing the seat back to fall backwards. Was informed by airport Ford (dealership) that due to the broken bolt that the seat frame was damaged and I would have to pay   Read details...


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