1998 Ford Explorer Sport seats problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject: defective seat frame caused by faulty seat recliner bolt comments: I have a 1998 ford explorer sport that was recalled by ford for a faulty drivers seat recliner bolt. On june 2nd 2010 I took my explorer to future ford of concord ca to have the recall repair work performed, which it was…”
filed Aug 27, 2010
“I have had my driver's seat recliner mechanism repaired before, but the recliner driver's seat has broken again. Now the recliner driver's seat reclines totally, until it touches the back seat cushion. The dealership told me the part to repair the seat is no longer manufactured. I was told I could…”
filed Aug 3, 2010
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% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 14 | 15% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.