Seats Problems of Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger owners have reported 62 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat recliner (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seats problems of Ford Ranger

The Seats problem

The rear seats in the 2024/2025 Ford raptor Ranger are connected to the rear of the cab via a single latch. The single latch does not always latch. I noticed it had failed to properly latch the next day when I was installing my car seats.   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

While driving, drivers seat back recliner bolts failed causing seat to fall back until stopped by rear wall of vehicle. Since this was a super cab XLT, the fall backwards was significant causing temporary loss of vehicle control.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

I had noted several months ago that the back os the back seat would not latch leaving it to swing forward when coming to a stop and slamming back when accelerating. When I checked the latch I could not remedy the problem.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and was having difficulty seeing the roadway over the steering wheel because he was not positioned high enough. He stated that the manufacturer should elevate the seat cushion higher for smaller statured consumers.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

Vehicle was hit from the rear at a stop light and seatback automatically reclined, falling back upon impact. Defect caused consumer to go through back of windshield. Consumer sustaned head injuries.   Read details...




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