Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 5 NHTSA seats complaints and 1 seats-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SEATS
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW 60% S...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER HEATED SEAT WAS ACT... |
| Jun 23, 2011 | SEATS | THE ACUTE ANGLE ON FORD EXPEDITION ARE UNSAFE AND CAUSE SEVERE MUSCLE FATIGUE AND STRESS. FORD PROV... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | SEATS | ARM RESTS FOR DRIVER'S SEAT TOO FAR FROM SEAT, ESPECIALLY ON THE LEFT, AND PROVIDE NO SUPPORT. NOT ... |
| Apr 11, 2011 | SEATS | SINCE I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER IN APRIL 2011, I HAVE HAD TO SEE MY DOCTOR FOR VERY EXTREME LOWER BACK... |
| Jan 7, 2011 | SEATS | LEAR CORPORATION AND FORD ALREADY KNEW THAT A SPACER/WASHER WAS LEFT OFF THE EXPLORER BY THREE ROTAT... |