2010 Ford Explorer seats problems
20 complaints about seats have been filed for the 2010 Ford Explorer, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 2,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the seats complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The headrest on the driver and passenger extends outward which forces the passenger and drivers head forward. The contact has experienced discomfort while driving even when he attempted to rest his shoulders against the back of the seat. The vehicle was purchased seven days ago without him test driving it. The dealer advised the contact that they were unable to make any repairs since all of 2010 ford explorers were designed with that type of headrest.
I rented a 2010 ford explorer yesterday (1-sept-2010) while my car was being repaired--I immediately noticed that the front headrests are designed so they lean forward way too far, hitting the back of my head and preventing me from sitting in a comfortable driving position. Totally ridiculous! Glad I only will have it for a day or two; I would never buy such a vehicle, it hurts my back and neck.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints