2011 FORD EXPLORER Seats Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2011 FORD EXPLORER

6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Seats Complaints

#10881572 |
I HAVE MY AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY DASH, AND MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIS CAR IS TOO YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH PROBLEMS. MY PASSENGER BACK SEAT BELT CASE IS BROKEN AS WELL. THE STITCHING ON THE SEAT BELT SEEM TO BE TEARING. THIS IS ONLY A 2011 FORD EXPLORER IT IS WAY TO YOUNG FOR ALL THESE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. MY MECHANIC CANT FIGURE IT OUT.
#10470387 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED MESSAGE CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MAKE ANY TURNS OR MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,472 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,600. UPDATED 09/21/12*LJ THE CONSUMER THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURES AND RELATED MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S MESSAGE CENTER. THE DEALER FOUND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE FOR THE SPEED SENSORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/27/2012 *JS *TR
#10437810 |
SINCE I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER IN APRIL 2011, I HAVE HAD TO SEE MY DOCTOR FOR VERY EXTREME LOWER BACK PAINS, I ALSO HAVE TO GO WEEKLY FOR CHIROPRATIC CARE, ACUPUNCTURE AND TRACTION FOR STRETCHING THE VERTEBRAE IN MY BACK. THE NERVES ARE CONSTANTLY PINCHING AND CAUSE SHARP PAINS THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT. I AM NEARLY DISABLED BECAUSE OF THESE SEATS. I CANNOT WORK DUE TO THE PAIN AND FEAR I WILL BECOME PERMANENTLY DISABLED VERY SOON. THIS IS MY ONLY CAR, SO IT MUST BE REMEDIED A.S.A.P.. I HAVE DRIVEN MY DAUGHTERS BORROWED CAR AND HAVE NO PAINS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES I DRIVE. *KB
#10410614 |
ARM RESTS FOR DRIVER'S SEAT TOO FAR FROM SEAT, ESPECIALLY ON THE LEFT, AND PROVIDE NO SUPPORT. NOT A PROBLEM FOR LOCAL DRIVING BUT ON LONG TRIPS CAUSES ARM FATIGUE. *KB
#10408859 |
THE ACUTE ANGLE ON FORD EXPEDITION ARE UNSAFE AND CAUSE SEVERE MUSCLE FATIGUE AND STRESS. FORD PROVIDES NO EXPLANATION AS TO THEIR PURPOSE, NOR DO THEY PROVIDE ANY GUIDELINES AS TO THE PROPER ADJUSTMENT OR FIT. I AM NOT ONLY ANGRY AND DISAPPOINTED AT FORD BUT ALSO THE GOVERNMENT. WHERE ARE YOU GUYS? WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH ALL THE TAX MONEY WE'RE SENDING YOU? WHERE'S THE TESTING AND OVERSIGHT? PS YOU DID NOT INCLUDE THE FORD EXPEDITION IN YOUR LISTS SO I HAD TO CHOOSE THE EXPLORER. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. *TR
#10381116 |
LEAR CORPORATION AND FORD ALREADY KNEW THAT A SPACER/WASHER WAS LEFT OFF THE EXPLORER BY THREE ROTATING LEAR EMPLOYEES ON THE NIGHT SHIFT. THESE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT PENALIZED IN ANY WAY. THE SHIFT STINKS OF NEPOTISM AND EVERY OTHER EOE/EEO MISDEED. OTHER EMPLOYEES, NOT MEETING NUMBERS(NOT QUALITY ISSUES) ARE BEING WALKED OUT. THIS LEAR FACILITY, IN HAMMOND, INDIANA, RECEIVES A $5000 FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR EACH NEW W2 FORM TURNED IN. *TR

Other 2011 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Steering 718 complaints Unknown Or Other 110 complaints Electrical System 88 complaints Engine 82 complaints Power Train 62 complaints Structure 53 complaints Structurebody 47 complaints Air Bags 44 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 35 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 28 complaints Suspension 24 complaints Service Brakes 21 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Seat Belts 14 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 9 complaints Visibilitywiper 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Traction Control System 5 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 2 complaints Steeringsteering Control Module 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Back Over Prevention 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Traintransmission Casehousing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structureinterior Panelsdoor 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners 1 complaint
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