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2003 FORD EXPLORER Seats Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER

5 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#10466888 |
THE PROBLEM WITH THE FORWARD SEAT HEAD REST WRONG ANGLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GET STIFF NECK AND GET YOU REALLY TIRED DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST BUT UP AND LOWER NOT ENOUGH TO CLEAR YOUR HEAD TO BE STRAIGHT AS PROPER POSTURE, I UNDERSTAND IT IS TO PREVENT NECK INJURIES, MY RECOMMENDATION TO HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST FWD AND AFT SIDE AND HIGHER TO ADJUST TO YOUR BODY PROPERLY. IT IS A BIG CONCERN SINCE LOTS OF PEOPLE GET ON THE ROAD AND THEY GET REALLY TIRED AND UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING. *TR
#10415550 |
MANUFACTURER LATENT DEFECT - DRIVER SEAT BASE FRAME TRACK BROKEN. *TR
#10181830 | Crash
1. WHILE STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO MOVE, MY 2003 FORD EXPLORER XLT WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV TRAVELING AT PRESUMABLY HIGHWAY SPEED. AS A RESULT, MY SUV WAS PROPELLED FORWARD, HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2. **DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.** PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED (THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PASSENGER). **THE BASE, AND POSSIBLY THE BACK, OF THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE.** (I WAS RESTRAINED IN A SEAT BELT.) I HIT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, HITTING MY HEAD QUITE HARD ON THE RUBBER GASKET EDGE OF THE MOONROOF, AND WHEN LANDING I THINK I HIT MY NOSE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I LANDED, THE BASE OF THE SEAT BROKE...WHEN LOOKING AT IT FROM THE SIDE (LOOKING AT THE CONTROLS), THE BASE OF THE SEAT HAS A BEND IN IT LIKE AN UPSIDE-DOWN V, AND THE SEAT BACK APPEARS TO BE RECLINED. I...
#10176461 |
2003 FORD EXPLORER'S DRIVER'S SEAT SHIFTED WHEN THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED OR DECELERATED QUICKLY. *TS THE SEAT WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY. A LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT THE SEAT RECENTLY BUT INDICATED THAT THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE THE REPAIR. *NM
#10166728 |
REF FORD TSB 05416 FEB 06 - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN 2003 EXPLORER BEGINS TO MAKE NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING, SLOWING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. DEALER HEARS PROBLEM, NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AGREE TO RETURN WHEN PARTS RECEIVED. MAR 06 - PARTS RECEIVED (RETAINER CLIPS) AND REPAIRS MADE PER TSB 05416 AUG 06 - SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING SEAT TRACK FRAME. WILL NOT COVER UNDER TSB AND CLAIMS "BUMPER-TO-BUMPER" EXTENDED WARRANTY ALSO WILL NOT COVER. NOW IN CAT AND MOUSE GAME WITH FORD REGARDING THIS OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT IS POSSIBLY SAFETY RELATED AS WELL. *JB

Other 2003 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 141 complaints Structurebody 135 complaints Power Train 110 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 90 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 55 complaints Structure 44 complaints Electrical System 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 43 complaints Wheels 42 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 33 complaints Air Bags 28 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 28 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 28 complaints Suspension 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 24 complaints Engine 22 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 20 complaints Steering 17 complaints Suspensionrear 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Structurebodytailgate 13 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 12 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 11 complaints Visibility 11 complaints Seat Belts 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 9 complaints Power Traindriveline 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 7 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 4 complaints Parking Brake 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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