1994 Ford Explorer seats problems

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Seats · 98,083 miles · IL

While backing into garage the driver's seat suddenly and forcefully fell back. The thick steel seat bolt responsible fro holding the seat securely had broken in half. *bf when the seat collapsed the consumer lost some control of the vehicle which caused the driver's side of the vehicle to scrape against the garage.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Seats · 165,000 miles · NH

Consumer stated while adjusting the front driver's seat the "seat back" bolt sheared off and caused the seat to collapse backward. Mr. The consumer discovered there was a recall regarding this issue, however, his vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Seats · NC

Recall 03v281000 concerning vehicles equipped with high back seats. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included.

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Seats · 84,900 miles · NJ

Vehicle is 1994 ford explorer. For the third timein two years, the bracket that holds the driver seat to the floor has broken and had to be replaced. No one was injured only because the bracket fracture was noted. If there had been an accident, the entire seat would have separated from the floor and injury would be likely.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Seats · WI

Consumer states that driver's seat is bended, mechanism bracket broke. Dealer replaced it, and it broke again.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Seats · MI

Driver's seat metal is fatigue and tore, causing driver's side seat to wobble and shake. Consumer feels there could be great bodily harm.

Filed Jun 4, 2000 · Seats · NV · crash · 2 injuries

Explorer was impacted by second vehicle on left rear side, causing extensive damage to explorer and causing it to spin. Left side of seat back broke (I.e., vertical metal arm broke, I.e., metal separated), allowing seat back to collapse backward. The two 11-year old girls seat-belted in this seat were ejected rearward out from under their seat belts, exiting rear window(s). One was killed, other sustained serious head and other injuries. We are engaged in law suit with ford over this matter. What is the federal safety agency dong to ensure that automobile manufacturers make seat backs that will not break in such circumstances? Why don't manufacturers make seat backs as strong as the seat belts? The restraint system is comprised of the seat plus the seat belts, and the restraint system can be redered useless if the seat back collapses.

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Seats · TX

Driver's seat and track assembly left and right broke at the point where they are attached to the seat, metal piece broke off. Manufacturer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Consumer has parts and problem still exists. Provide further information.

Filed Dec 19, 1997 · Seats · UT

Consumer states that when she went to sit in the driver's seat the seatback separated from the seat. The vehicle is at the dealer for repair.

Filed Aug 5, 1997 · Seats · MS · crash · 2 injuries

Seats failed to adequately support front occupants during a rear end collision.