Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat head restraint (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
Seatbelt latch will not hold securely on drivers side. Called elyria Ford and Ford customer service, but was advised they would do nothing unless their was a recall. Upon checksing I see that other Ford vehicles have been recalled for seatbelt defects. Read details...
A metal plate/bar which helped to support head restraint on driver's seat would hit back of driver's head, and could lead to head injury if involved in a crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was a design flaw. Read details...
I was leaving the parking lot of the grocery store I had been shopping at, and the drivers side reclining seat latch assembly that controls the angle of, and locks the back of the seat into position, gave way and the back of the seat collapsed backwards causing me to go backwards as well. Read details...