Vehicle Safety Data

1996 FORD EXPLORER Seats Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 1996 FORD EXPLORER

13 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

13
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#11309404 |
WHILE DRIVING IN "D" IN FIRST TO SECOND IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM SHIFTING BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 2ND GEARS WHEN ACCELERATING AND WILL REV HIGH RPMS AND SOMETIMES DO ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING WHEN DRYING TO MOVE FORWARD UNLESS I DE ACCELERATE AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGINE THEN FINALLY IT WILL CATCH AND GO IN TO 2ND AND PROCEED TO 3RD AND THEN 4TH AND THEN 5TH ,4TH AND 5TH WHEN ACCELERATING SOUNDS VERY ROUGH WHEN ACCELERATING LIKE IT'S TRYING TO HARD TO DRIVE, LATELY IT JUST THE OTHER DAY I HAD TROUBLE GETTING IT TO GO IN TO D TO 1ST 2ND 3RD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WAS NOT WANTING TO CATCH HAD T OK TRY 3-6 TIMES DE ACCELERATING AND ACCELERATING TO TRY TO GET IT TO GO FINALT IT CAUGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT SO I STOPPED AT THE PARTS STORE HAD THEM DO A...
#10473996 |
NOTICED THAT THE RECLINER HANDLE WAS BENT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE NEXT TIME I WENT TO RECLINE THE SEAT THE HANDLE BROKE OFF AT THE RIVET POINT. COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE PART CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT FROM FORD AND THE COST IS $100. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR A LATER YEAR EXPLORER. DEALER SAID THE NEW PART IS MORE HEAVY DUTY AND MADE TO REPLACE THE STOCK VERSION THAT WAS LIGHT DUTY. NO RECALL WAS ISSUED AND THEY HAVE STOPPED MAKING THE PART. *TR
#10427520 |
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER DOES NOT CLASP SEAT BELT. WE ARE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP TO REPLACE THE RECEIVER AT $100 FOR THE PART PLUS LABOR. A SEAT BELT RECEIVER SHOULD BE BUILT TO LAST NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED IN THE RECLINE POSITION ON 8/24/2011, FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. THE RECLINE MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK, AND THE SEAT DOES NOT STAY UPRIGHT. THESE TWO ITEMS ARE DEFINITELY SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
#10367349 |
MY WIFE AND I ARE SCARED TO DRIVE OUR 96 EXPLORER ONCE WE LEARNED OF ALL THE RECALLS ( REAR SIDE GLASS, BAD SUSPENSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS.) JUST TO NAME A FEW I KNOW OF. *TR
#10227921 |
DRIVERS SEATBACK FAILURE. THE DRIVERS SEAT IN OUR 1996 FORD EXPLORER COLLAPSED. THE UPPER PORTION OF OUR SEAT SUDDENLY FLEW BACKWARDS ONLY STOPPING WHEN IT STRUCK THE REAR SEAT. LUCKILY THIS FAILURE OCCURRED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. MY WIFE WAS HURLED BACKWARDS HER FEET FLYING UPWARDS AND STRIKING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. HER HANDS CAME OFF THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHE WAS LEFT PRONE STARING AT THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT CONCERN TO NHTSA SINCE ANY DRIVER EXPERIENCING SUCH A FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WOULD BE IN GRAVE DANGER. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT AND RESEARCHING ISSUES WITH EXPLORER SEATS I FOUND THE 1998 EXPLORER RECALL THAT EXACTLY DESCRIBED OUR SEAT FAILURE. THE SAME EXACT BOLT IN THE 1998 RECALL WAS THE CAUSE OF OUR SEAT COLLAPSE. I HAVE SAID BOLT ( BROKEN IN TWO PIECES)AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE NHTSA EXAMINING IT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE FAILURE...
#10226480 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT CALLED A DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE EITHER THE RECLINER BOLTS OR THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AT HIS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RECLINER BOLTS, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT A DIFFERENT PLANT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME MODEL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
#10059504 |
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. DEALER FIXED IT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $593.00. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2004, THE SEAT BROKE AGAIN. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *JB
#730640 |
SEAT BACK FAILURE DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT, BOLT FRACTURED, SEAT BACK FELL TO RECLINE, LOSS OF CONTROL POSSIBLE IF AT DRIVING SPEED
#730640 |
SEAT BACK FAILURE DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT, BOLT FRACTURED, SEAT BACK FELL TO RECLINE, LOSS OF CONTROL POSSIBLE IF AT DRIVING SPEED
#604216 |
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE.
#603089 |
DRIVER SEAT LUMBAR SWITCH FAILED.
#602552 |
SEAT FRAME FAILED.
#508224 |
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEA RBOTTOMS HAVE MISSING SPRING/LUMBAR PUMPS LOCATED IN WRONG PLACE UNDER SEATS/INSUFFICIENT PADDING UNDER SEATS, COMBINATION RESULTS IN DISCONFORT. *AK

Other 1996 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 369 complaints Tires 260 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 85 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 39 complaints Suspensionfront 37 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 35 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Suspension 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 27 complaints Seat Belts 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 17 complaints Suspensionrear 16 complaints Tiressidewall 16 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 15 complaints Structure 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 7 complaints Fuel System Other 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Child Seat 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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