2000 Ford Explorer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 4%of 952 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,535miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the seats of the 2000 Ford Explorer, 4% of the 952 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,535 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We took our 2000 Ford Explorer into santa margarita Ford for maintenance. We were told that the vehicle was subject to recall 03s04, replacement of a seat bolt. The dealer requested authorization from Ford to do the repairs. Ford said that they would not pay for repairs. The dealer said that there was apparently somee damage to the driver's seat. I contacted Ford customer service and all they offered was to pay $100. I was unable to speak with any individual who made the decision to not completely pay for the needed repairs. $100 is unacceptable; I expect Ford to pay for any and all repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10178312, filed 2007-01, 91,000 miles“Left front driver's side seat bracket weld broke free and caused me to lean forward unexpetedly while making a turn. I had complained about something feeling loose during the recall of the seat leanback fastener(recal #03s04 a99).they told me they couldn't find anything wrong but they could replace the entire seat track at my expense. This was on 10-9-03. I believe the weld had broken free at the times when the seat leanback fasteners broke but didn't completely slip off the bracket. Over time and use the bracket loosened up enough to pop off the seat bracket drive rod. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120814, filed 2005-05, 60,535 miles“The left front seat bracket weld broke free and caused my seat to lean to the right. I had brought the vehicle in for the seat back recall. Some time later I had noticed that the seat felt loose. The fasteners broke off the end of the front drive rod which allowed the seat bracket to slip off the front drive rod..when I brought this to the dealer to evaluate the said that the whole seat track assembly would have to be replaced a cost of $586.00. After some investigation I find that this problem appears to be common with these vehicles. I notified Ford and am waiting a response from them.”
NHTSA complaint #10133054, filed 2005-08, 36,000 miles“(1) backing up. We accidentally hit a pole in a parking lot. (2) drivers seat back slipped backwards and will not stay in position now...keeps slipping backwards with minimal pressure on it...cannot lean on it fully (3)will have to be disassembled and repaired..not sure what yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10167124, filed 2006-08, 112,579 miles“The vehicle didn't come equipped with an extended head rest for the driver/passenger side seats. This caused the occupants heads to fling backwards with force when vehicle was rear ended. Both occupants in the front seats sustained severe sore necks, and headaches.”
NHTSA complaint #10057880, filed 2004-03, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V281000Aug 5, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism…Covers: Ford Explorer 1998–2001, Mercury Mountaineer 1998–2001, Ford Explorer Sport 2001–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 17 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 | 32 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 20 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 27 | 18% |
| 2007 | 24 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 30 | 1% |
| 2001 | 24 | 6% |
| 2000 | 39 | 4% |
| 1999 | 68 | 5% |
| 1998 | 70 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Explorer
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
113 complaintsEngine cooling
90 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsSuspension
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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