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2008 Ford Explorer Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Explorer has 12 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Explorer

Powertrain
34
Electrical
31
Steering
13
Seats
12
Engine
10
Other
9
Lights
8
Wheels
7
Speed Control
4
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
3
Suspension
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 28, 2016SEATSWHILE I AM DRIVING THE DRIVERS SEAT AUTOMATICALLY SLIDES AS FAR BACK AS IT CAN, AND THE OVERHEAD LIG...
Nov 5, 2016SEATSIF I HIT A BUMP WHILE DRIVING OR THE KEYS JIGGLE IN THE IGNITION THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WILL MOVE FO...
Feb 26, 2016SEATSSOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S POWERED SEAT MOVES BACK.
Feb 9, 2016SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED OUT OF PO...
Nov 8, 2015SEATSWHILE STATIONARY, WHEN THE KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE, SOMETIMES THE POWER SEAT...
Feb 2, 2015SEATSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP, THE FRON...
Oct 1, 2014SEATSSEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SEAT MOVED INDEPENDENTLY BACKWARDS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE...
Sep 19, 2013SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SEAT MO...
May 28, 2012SEATSDRIVING AT SPEED, IN TRAFFIC, ANOTHER CAR CUT ME OFF, WHEN HIT THE HORN AND STARTED BRAKE - THE DRIV...
Nov 16, 2011SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT SLID B...
Sep 1, 2011SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTER FOR THE D...
Mar 1, 2008SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT WOULD MOVE FORWARD OR B...

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