1999 Ford Explorer Sport seats problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 ford explorer sport drivers seat back unlatched itself while driving. Luckily only 20 mph! Rear passenger drivers side seat is folded down forward to hold drivers seat in place, until I can find another used seat. *tr”
filed Jun 26, 2013
“Was driving around the city when I reach into my pocket to get my phone and hear a loud thump coming from the seat and the next thing I notice is the seat reclining all the way back. I was able to bring it back up by folding the exterior passenger seat to provide some sort of support. When I…”
filed Jun 7, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 15 | 8% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 9 | 13% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 14 | 12% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.