Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer SEATS

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. while driving at approximately 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal with force and the passenger seat independently folded forward and then backwards. the seat would no longer hold its upright position and had to be propped up by folding down the rear seat. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the weld on the back of the seat had fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v281000 (seats). the approximate failure mileage was 66,500. updated 04/04/16*lj a bolt was replaced in the seat back. updated 04/05/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. while driving, the front driver side seat belt would suddenly unlock. in addition, the driver side and passenger side front seats would move forward when making a sudden stop and the passenger side door and hatch door would not open. the vehicle was not diagnosed and repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 166,694.

My 4 door explorer is equipped with recliner high back seats. about a 2 months ago i was driving and the seat on the front left hand (driver side) it recline with out warning until is came in contacted with the second row seat cushion. i went to a ford dealer ship and was informed that there was no recall for such problem. i have send and made calls and send letters to ford, but they have fail to answer any of my letters. *tr

Driver seat recliner bolt, the seat back/recline/forward broke, replaced several times. *bf the oil filter had come with a hole too large, the driver's side seat handle broke, the tires blewout and caused an accident that totaled the vehicle. *sc

The driver seat loose, seat track broke. replaced seat track. *bf the weld on the seat track had broken. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

The consumer received a recall on the bolt under the driver's seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the problem was repaired. three months later the popping noise started again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who indicated that the bolt was fine but that the lever failed. the manufacturer was notified but the refused any assistance because the lever was not part of the recall. *jb

Dt: the front bolt that holds the drivers' seat severed off. *ak

While driving and with no warning driver's side seat collapsed, causing consumer to fall backwards into the rear seats. dealer has been notified.*ak

While traveling 45-50 mph the driver seat collapsed backwards without any indication. dealer was contacted and repaired seat. two months later the seat collapsed again. *ak the pin on the driver's seat where the seat back attached to the pivot with the seat bottom had snapped twice which caused it to collapsed backwards 6-8 inches. *scc *jb

Vehicle idles to low and causes it to cut off. took to dealer 4 times, and they could not fix the problem. *ak passenger side seat would not lock, also consumer states vehicle is experiencing poor gas mileage.. *yh

Rear seat lifts up when brakes are applied, causing passenger in seat to almost be thrown to front of vehicle.*ak

Seat does not release to let back passengers out of truck. this problem is the second set of seat problems. i owned an explorer sport in 2000 and had the same problem with the seat. ford is aware of the problem and is not dealing with the issue. i have small children who ride in the rear of the truck and if some thing happens to me up front, they are trapped in the back of the truck and unable to get out. seems to be a seat mechanism problem which they refuse to address. this is actually a life/safety issue and i feel this needs to be addressed. please contact me at your earliest convenience.*ak

rear bench seat is not stationery. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated this was normal. please provide any further information.*ak

When vehicle was involved in a frontal crash at a speed of approximately 70 mph seat back latch mechanism for second row of seats failed, allowing seat to move forward. dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

The seat is designed wit a head restraint that is too low and caused a persons head to snap back resulting in injury. we would like to know if this has happened to opher people.*ak

Driver's seat broke backwards on rear impact from a truck. *ak

The seats do not have a seperate head rest that is adjustable according to size. accordingly, a person of average height sitting in either the driver or passenger seat is to far from the top of the seat to get adequate protection in an accident. given today's safety standards, i expect more from a 2001 limited edition automobile. my husband was involved in a car accident and the majority of his injuries could have been mitigated if these seats were designed properly.*ak