2006 Ford Explorer Seats Problems

“Drivers power seat is loose. Problem appears to be related to track. Seat feels loose and moves forward or backward depending on acceleration or braking. The biggest problem is how distracting this is. The amount of movement seems to be getting greater and greater.”

“2006 Ford Explorer limited driver seat would not retain memory on #2 setting. When exiting the vehicle the seat wont glide back until the #2 button is pushed. Tire pressure light illuminated. The dealer had to reprogram the seat memory module and reprogram both remotes. The dealer reset the tire pressure sensors.”

“2006 Ford Explorer ltd. Memory seat not working properly. The consumer stated the seat would place him up against the steering wheel, other times it would only move forward a few inches and other times after removing the key and trying more than once the seat would function properly.”

“Under the front driver and passenger seat, there is surface rust on the metal frame and components. Rust is not likely serious, but can stain anything it touches, and may progress to more serious rust, causing parts to break down, or malfunction. Dealer I bought vehicle from called Ford service center, and Ford is aware of the problem, and as they deem it normal wear and tear it is not covered by any sort of warranty. Normal wear and tear??? Rust inside a new vehicle??? Checked other explorers on the lot and they also have the same problem.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was occupied; however, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 11/29/16”