2007 Ford Explorer Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 07/12/2026

24Seats complaints

11.5%Of all 208 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN39 · 18.8%

ENGINE28 · 13.5%

SEATS24 · 11.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 10.6%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION17 · 8.2%

Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD INDEPENDENTLY MOVE BACKWARD AND FORWARD WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10490857 — filed 01/03/2013

“WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT MOVED TO THE FULL BACK POSITION. THIS AS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED MANY TIMES IN THE PASS…”NHTSA complaint 10475809 — filed 09/18/2012

“FORD EXPLORER 2007 POWER DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK WITHOUT WARNING. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DRIVE CAN'T REACH GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL.”NHTSA complaint 10357413 — filed 09/24/2010

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Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have seats problems?

Seats is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Ford Explorer: 24 of 208 complaints on file (11.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Ford Explorer have in total?

208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.