1992 Ford Explorer seats problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side high back seat experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 281 000 ; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak”
filed Oct 7, 2003
“While driving on expressway at 60mph the driver's side seat back broke and fell back into the rear seat passenger. The dealer claims they cannot obtain new part to replace seat from ford motor company because part is discontinued. They would not suggest alternative repair. Contacted ford motor…”
filed Jun 25, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Explorer | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Explorer | 13 | 3% |
| 2020 Explorer | 38 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 32 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Ford Explorer
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.