2001 Ford Explorer Sport seats problems

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Seat belts, Seats · NJ

Driver seat bolt

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Seats · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that upon sitting in the front driver's seat, the seat unexpectedly reclined. The contact also stated that the bottom portion of the seat cushion dropped downward. Numerous authorized dealers were notified and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v281000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Seats · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the front driver's seat would unexpectedly shift while the vehicle was in motion, increasing the risk of a crash. The dealer had not been notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v281000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). No further assistance was offered. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 151,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Seats · 58,887 miles · MD

The driver's seat is loose and tilts to the right. There is clearly something wrong with the way it is affixed to the vehicle. The seat recliner mechanism has a defect causing this looseness. The degree of looseness has increased since it became clearly apparent in february of 2009; 5 months after purchasing the vehicle. It is now even more loose and there is clearly a problem that could lead to hazardous conditions if not fixed by the dealer. I was lied to at the dealer several times, I requested carfax repeatedly, but was never provided with one. I requested a car manual repeatedly, but was never given one. I obtained a carfax on my own that shows the dealer lied about the number of previous owners, the service of one ford recall, and the existence of a second ford recall. That is the seat reclining mechanism. There is a safety recall 03s04, dated august 2003. Certain 2001-2002 model year 2-door explorer/explorer sport* vehicles equipped with high back seats, but at the louisville assembly plant from job #1, 2001 through job last 2002. In 2001, the explorer 2-door was renamed explorer sport. Affected vehicles are identified oasis. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit the website. This information was made available on april 5, 2006. Some of the vehicles affected by this program will receive one letter describing both programs. For customers convenience, please complete both programs 03s03 and 03s04 during one customer visit. The reason for this safety recall is in some of the affected vehicles, a bolt that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the driver seat back frame may fracture. If this condition were to occur, the customer may experience looseness or noise in the seat. In extreme cases the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat or the second row cushion. The occupant could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals, possibly resulting in a crash.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Seats · FL

Driver's seat recliner. Per the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v281000 on other ford explorer sport models of the same year there was a recall issued on the driver's side recliner where the seat would recline during acceleration , causing the driver to lose contact with steering wheel and pedals. The 2001 ford explorer fell outside of the time frame for the recall yet had the same problems. I am asking to expand the time frame since same conditions existed.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Seats · 80,000 miles · FL · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, the passenger side seat reclined without warning. The passenger grabbed the driver, causing the driver to swerve and hit the curb. The front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the recliner assembly needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Seats · 60,000 miles · PA

John killen was driving his 2001 ford explorer sport truck, when the driver's seat completely reclined. Apparently the seat had broken. The bolt connecting the top portion of the "high-back" seat to the assembly recliner had split in half. The seat can not be put back into the upright position without having to be propped up. John had talked to a neighbor about the problem, the neighbor stated that there had been a recall. Upon further investigation, there was the recall on the internet. John had called ford to inquire the recall, and to state that the seat in his truck had broken. The customer service rep. Stated that there was no recall. John called a second time and a different customer rep stated that his truck had already been fixed. John called a third time and the customer rep stated that his truck was not included in the recall- even though the part that broke in john's driver seat was the same part described in the recall. Now ford wants john to pay for the repair on the defected part.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Seats · 80,000 miles · GA

Dt: consumer owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. She found recall 03v281000 for same year, make and model, 03v281000. But her vehicle was not included in the recall, according to manufacturer. The consumer would like to have her vehicle included in the recall because her vehicle had the same problem as described in the recall. Front seats did not lock in the upright position. If seat backs were pressed on the seat they will give and fall into the reclined position. She had not anyone look at seats to see what caused the problem.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Seats · NJ

While driving on the highway my seat collapse under neat causing my body to slouch. I started to swerve the car but had under control and luckily caused no accident. I took it to a dealership the next day , and they told me that I would have to purchase a brand new seat frame and cushion since the seat frame broke, they even said they have never heard this happened or seen it happen. They told me since it does not cover under warranty or extended warranty, which I had purchased when I bought the car, that I would have pay for it and that it will cost me almost 400 dollars. I told them that I should not have to pay for a seat frame that should not break, I even called the ford motor company and all they said was that we will tell the engineers and the only thing they can offer was discount. I am not a heavy person and anyway no matter how heavy you are a seat frame should not break or collapse at any point of time. I have only owned this car for 4 years and it seems as though ford is blaming me for breaking the part and it is my fault. Like I have said before I am not willing to pay for a part that should not break.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Seats · 83,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

Passenger side latch not catching on front seat. I hurt my upper back and neck. The seat just goes back on its own.