Drivers seat collapsed while pulling over to side of the road. Manufacturer was notified. *ak consumer stated while pulling into a parking space, the driver seat suddenly snapped. He was propelled backwards into the rear seat, as the back of the seat broke. Passengers were in the vehicle, and could have been hurt. Also consumer was about three spaces from hitting another vehicle. Consumer feels that the design should be corrected, and concludes that if he were going any faster, this incident would have caused an accident and possibly a fatality. (the chair is secured w/only one screw, which was a tor-x head screw: ford part#805885-558)
1995 Ford Explorer seats complaints
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At 5,000 miles a popping sound is coming from steering column. Dealer was notified, and replaced steering column on two separate occasions. But, problem is still reoccurring. *ak clip for upper bearing was out, dealer replaced and also retorqued bolts for lower shaft bearings, upper and lower steering shafts were replaced, lower was replaced twice , consumer states there is still problems with the steering. Popping noise in right front seat. Radio inoperable, dealer replaced, radio failed again, dealer replaced and repositioned wiring. Console assembly replaced.
Consumer just started to drive when driver's seatback fell back, latch assembly had to be replaced.
While driving driver's side seatback collapsed. Dealer has seen vehicle.
The rear seat frame locking mechanism fails to work. Need to use a tool to release locking mechanism to remove or fold seat down. Manufacturer gave okay to repair seat. Dealership refused to repair, even under warranty.
While driving front driver's seat belt latch just loosened without warning. Also, seat belt no longer works.
Bolt on the driver's seat broke and the seat collapsed and went to the backseat of the car. Dealer contacted and has not responded to the call.
Driver's seat frame broke, causing driver to slide in the seat when making turns.
Power seat switch failure.
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