2000 Ford Explorer Sport Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,454miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 13% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,454 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side rear bottom frame failed in a non moving area. This cause the back of the seat to fall back as the hinge for seat tilt came out of the top due to this failure. Thank god I was in my driveway or we would have had a wreck. Structural steel in a seat frame should not fail in an 8 year old car. The car has not been in a wreck on the seat abused. The driver weigh 200 lbs or less.”
NHTSA complaint #10253530, filed 2009-01, 120,000 miles“Upon entering my vehicle, sitting in the driver's seat, and restinng my back against the seat while in an upright position, the back of the seat collapsed.this all occurred prior to the vehicle being started and engaged in any gear, which is probably the only reason the incident did not result in a serious or fatal accident. Due to the collapse of the seat, I did sustain a back injury/strain.”
NHTSA complaint #10004939, filed 2003-01, 46,000 miles“I got into my car to go to lunch from my place of employment with my ceo. When I sat down the seat fell back and the seat back would not catch again. I took my life into my hands driving home that evening. Contacted our local Ford dealer where we purchased the car, they said the part was no longer available and they could not fix it. They never informed us of a recall. Until exploring the internet today 10-25-2013 we did not realize there was a recall at all. Nhtsa campaign id # 03v281000/NHTSA action #pe03020 of august 5-2013. Now we can not locate the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10549604, filed 2013-10, 160,000 miles“The front drivers' seat frame near the seat-back adjustment lever broke while driving, forcing the drivers seat-back to plummet backwards alarming the driver and all passengers. Fortunately no one was sitting on the drivers seat in the rear. They could've been crushed. The only event leading up to the seat frame breaking was putting all my weight into the seat, as it is designed to support.”
NHTSA complaint #10215283, filed 2008-01, 114,300 miles“Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the bolt on the passenger high back seat repaired. The seat was still broke, and the manufactured has been contacted. Manufacturer advised consumer to take it back to the dealer for resurfacing. Dealer stated the bolt was replaced. However, the seat was still broke, and leaned against the back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10105584, filed 2005-01, 96,454 milesSeats: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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