2010 Ford Explorer problems
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. As the first four-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer was introduced as a replacement for the two-door Bronco II. Within the current Ford SUV range in North America, the Explorer is slotted between the Ford Edge and Ford Expedition. As with the Ford Ranger, the Explorer derives its name from a trim package previously offered on the Ford F-Series pickup trucks.
The Explorer has been offered in multiple chassis and powertrain layouts. The first two generations were directly derived from the Ford Ranger, switching to a model-specific chassis for the third and fourth generations. The fifth generation was repackaged as a crossover SUV, adopting a variant of the Ford Taurus chassis architecture.
Alongside the five-door Explorer wagon, a three-door Explorer wagon was offered from 1991 to 2003, officially referred to as the Explorer Sport after 1999, serving as the direct replacement of the Bronco II; the 2001–2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac was a crew-cab pickup derived from the model line. For police use, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility has been derived from the fifth and sixth-generation Explorer to replace the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (and the later Taurus-based Police Interceptor Sedan). Through rebranding, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln have sold versions of the Explorer; Lincoln currently markets the sixth-generation model line as the Lincoln Aviator.
For the North American market, the first four generations of the Explorer were produced by Ford at its Louisville Assembly Plant (Louisville, Kentucky) and at its now-closed St. Louis Assembly Plant (Hazelwood, Missouri); the model line is currently produced at Chicago Assembly Plant (Chicago, Illinois).
In 2020, CNBC reported the Ford Explorer range as the best-selling SUV of all time in America.
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Common 2010 Ford Explorer problems
The 2010 Ford Explorer has several common problems that owners have reported. One of the most significant issues is transmission problems, which can cause lunging, jolting, and unstable shifts. These transmission issues can arise due to the transmission cam slamming into gear, leading to the car jerking or accelerating too quickly. Some owners have also reported their cars jumping gears without warning.
Another common problem with the 2010 Ford Explorer is heating issues. The heater can get stuck on the hottest setting due to a broken heater blend door or actuator. This problem can cause the car's interior to become too hot for the driver's comfort. If the heater blend door or actuator has issues, the car owner might hear a clicking sound from the actuator motor. Repairing this issue can cost between $564 and $927, including both labor and parts.
The 2010 Ford Explorer can also experience rough idle and stalling, which can be caused by leaking intake manifold O-ring gaskets or a bad engine computer. If there is a vacuum leak due to leaking O-ring gaskets, air can get into the engine and fuel system, making the system unable to compensate for the high amount of air getting into the engine. This issue can cause misfiring and loss of power.
Other common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer include a bad rear wiper motor, axle seal leaks, noisy wheel bearings, bad blend door actuators, and some electrical issues.
In summary, the 2010 Ford Explorer has several common problems, including transmission issues, heating problems, rough idle and stalling, and other mechanical and electrical issues. If you are considering purchasing a used 2010 Ford Explorer, it is essential to be aware of these potential problems and have them inspected and addressed by a qualified mechanic before making a purchase.
2010 Ford Explorer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Explorer problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Seats problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Ford Explorer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Ford Explorer
The NHTSA has received 110 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Ford Explorer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Ford Explorer vehicles.
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-09
- VIN: 1FMEU6EE0AU
- Components: SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
- Summary: Transmission , Wheel Hub
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-07
- VIN: 1FMEU6DE4AU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Runs for about 25 minutes then just dies while driving. Starts back after sits for about an hr and does same thing.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-27
- VIN: 1FMEU6FE4AU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Oil leak in both valve gasket covers oil on the crossmember it started slow then it was traced by Ford to the gaskets(fire hazard) 120 k on odometer
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-07
- VIN: 1FMEU7DEXAU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The air bag light will not go off. I have checked the the wiring, cleared the area, and checked all fuses. All checked out okay. I'm a new buyer and can't register the car until it passes inspection. My only conclusion is that it possibly has a defect or has been previously been deployed. There is no record of a previous collision as of yet, although that may not be factual as the car has had a drivers door panel replaced. Can you help with the air bag information? Also, Is there a financial aid grant or some help in obtaining/repairing the problem for low or no income families? Thank you for your time in this matter. Sincerely, Kelly F. [email protected]
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMEU6EE4AU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a guard rail. During the crash, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,600
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-20
- VIN: 1FMEU6EE7AU
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Rsc alarm keeps going sounding alarm and the abs alarm keeps sounding as well. Seen a ton of owners having this same error
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-06
- VIN: 1FMEU7E88AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Driving 65 mph on I95 and it just shut off. The yellow wrench on dash came on. I somehow was able to Pull over to the shoulder without being killed. I cranked once then tried it again and it started. Drove all the way home and it’s running fine now. This is a common problem and Ford should be contacting me to warn me and fix it. By the way I had a baby in the car. Thanks Ford for the warning.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-08
- VIN: 1FMEU6DE2AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving on the highway, my Explorer did a sudden jolt and I had no control over the vehicle. It acted as though it was no in gear. I almost crashed going 60 mph on a 4 lane highway. It then did another large jolt and revved high into the red line. I took it to Firestone and they recommended that I take it to the dealership to check the transmission. I called the dealership and they advised me to drive it over. They told me it was "probably the transmission as Explorers are notarious for transmission issues." The dealership inspected the Explorer and confirmed that it was a known transmission issue involving codes P0798 and P098. The dealership advised that there were MULTIPLE pressure code errors [that never did a warning] and that the transmission required replacement. I asked if it was covered under warranty and the dealership advised me that Ford had no issued a recall yet, even though it was a known and serious transmission issue. The dealership recommended that I call Ford Customer Care at 1-800-392-3673 and request that Ford cover the replacement. I called Ford Customer Care and spoke with Bruno who advised me that it was indeed a known issue and that I "was not the only one with this issue" and that "there will be a recall soon so [I] can get reimbursed." Bruno was to have a supervisor call me within 24 hours. It has been almost 2 weeks and there has been no response from Ford. This is a well known issue that Ford knows of. There has been recalls of other Explorers for the same problem but my VIN is not included for some reason. If you go online, there are thousands of complaints. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE DIES OR IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. I have the telephone recordings of Ford but I am unable to upload them here.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-10
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE6AU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BACK HATCH WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY OPENS WITHOUT USING REMOTE HAD THE ACTUATOR REPLACED DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM LEAVES MY VEHICLE VULNERABLE TO THIEVES!
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: 1FMEU7F85AU
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SERVICE RSC LIGHT COMES ON WITH THE WRENCH LIGHT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. REPLACED THE TCM AND THE PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY. CODES U0101 AND U1900 ARE POPPING UP. VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP MODE. REPLACED IGNITION COILS ON THE LEFT BANK AND IT DID NOT GO AWAY.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-22
- VIN: 1FMEU6DE5AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUFFERING A RADEK TRANSMISSION AND POWER TRAIN ISSUES AND I AM I AM TOLD THAT I WILL NEED TO REPLACE IT. AS WELL WHEN I LOOKED UP THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE UNDER GENERAL YEAR AND MODEL IT DOES COME UP THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS UP FOR RECALL HOWEVER WHEN I TYPED THE PARTICULAR VAN AND AT STATED ON YOUR WEBSITE THERE ARE NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS AGAIN CONFLICTING WITH THE FACT THAT THE RECALLS ON TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN NOTED AND NOTEWORTHY IN PREVIOUS C 2011 EXPLORERS SUCH AS MY OWN. PLEASE ADVISE AND LET ME KNOW IF IT IS COVERED BEFORE MY TRANSMISSION GIVES UP COMPLETELY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION. MY VEHICLE BOTH HAS A TENDENCY TO JUMP YOURS AS WELL AS IDLE HIGH AND TRANSMISSION FLUID IS PROPER AND IN GOOD CONDITION PLEASE HELP ME.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-18
- VIN: 1FMEU6DE4AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN I DRIVE THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, THE BREAK SYSTEM LIGHT, ENGINE LIGHT, AND AIR BAG LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF ALONG WITH ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. WHEN I DRIVE SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL STOP CATCHING GEAR AND STOP ACCELERATING RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE AT ALL SPEEDS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND WE WERE TOLD THE PCM WAS BURNT OUT AND UNREPAIRABLE AND FORD HAS THE PRODUCT ON BACK ORDER AND DOESN'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-01
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE8AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY BECAME STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE MANUALLY PUSHED A PIN IN THE SHIFTER TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHULTS FORD LINCOLN (10401 PERRY HWY, WEXFORD, PA 15090, (724) 934-2388) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-04
- VIN: 1FMEU7DE1AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE AT CHUCK COLVIN AUTO CENTER (1925 OR-99W, MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128, (800) 223-5099), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE SAME DEALER AWAITING REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,200.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMEU7DE5AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: AUGUST 16, 2018 I HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF MY 2010 FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATING WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. I WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD SO FAST. THE SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. MY DAUGHTER HAD UNBUCKLED HER SEAT BELT SINCE WE WERE ALL BUT STOPPED AND HIT HER HEAD ON IMPACT. MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT THE REAR END OF A LARGE YUKON TRUCK WHICH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME. THE YUKON THEN WAS PUSHED FORWARD AND BROAD SIDED AN OLDER TRUCK WHICH WAS PARKED AT A GAS PUMP. THIS WAS ALL A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK ON THE SIDE PARKING LOT OF A STORE. MY VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STOPPED, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I HAD TO ALMOST STAND ON THE BRAKES WITH BRAKES NOT RESPONDING. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-25
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE5AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRUCK RECENTLY START HAVING PROBLEMS, HAS CORRECT AMOUNT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID, EVERYTHING. TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON CAR STALLED, RESTARTED THE CAR TGE CAR DROVE BUT ACTED LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, LIGHT STILL ON, TOOK IT TO MECHANIC... THE LIGHT DID NOT GIVE ANY CODES OF ANY SORT ON ANY OF THEIR SCAN TOOLS CAR DRIVES FINE TODAY KIND OF, IT "FALLS" OUT OF GEAR WHEN I COME TO A STOP AND KINDA STUTTERS WHEN I BEGIN TO DRIVE. AGAIN THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR THIS UNLESS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IS THE CAUSE. CORRECT FLUID LEVELS, CLEAN FLUID, REGULARLY CHANGED AS SCHEDULED IN THE MANUAL. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 119,XXX MILES. RIDICULOUS. NOTE THE LIGHT DOES NOT EVEN COME ON ANYMORE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-15
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE4AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL"-DIAGNOSIS/ENGINE LIGHT(WRENCH COMING UP ON SCREEN)-CODE PO741 TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER SYSTEM STUCK OFF. PCM WON'T COMMAND TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT AND WHEN DOES COMMAND TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP. TAKEN TO FORD DEALER-SHEEHY FORD MERCURY LINCOLN MERCURY-10601 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 804-794-0500-AFTER MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS 9L2A-12A650-FD & 9L2A-AA. ADVISED COST TO REPAIR WILL BE $5,600 OR MORE. HAD TO PUT 20% DEPOSIT OR $3,400.00 DOWN BEFORE WORK COULD BEGIN. AS I SPEAK TO OTHER FORD OWNERS, ADVISED THAT THEY HAD TO MAKE SAME REPAIR. WRENCH LIGHT WARNING APPEARS WHILE DRIVING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-04
- VIN: 1FMEU5DE3AU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: HERE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AIR BAG . LIGHT COME ON AS I WAS DRIVING O ROAD. IT DOSE THIS SOME TIMES AND DON'T AT OTHER TIMES.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMEU7DE5AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN SURGED FORWARD. I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT WITH THE BRAKES. IT SURGED SO FAST AND HARD THAT IT REAR ENDED A YUKON WHICH WAS PARKED ABOUT 10 FEET IN FRONT OF ME , WHICH FORCED THE YUKON FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 7 FEET WHICH THEN BROADSIDED A PARKED PICKUP. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN A PARKING AREA, ADJACENT TO A GAS STATION. MY DAUGHTER WAS UNBUCKLING FROM HER SEATBELT WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CAUSED HER HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. TURNING THE BILL INTO INSURANCE, OUR VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. WE HAD BEEN WITHOUT A CAR FOR 2 MONTHS WHILE INSURANCE TOOK ITS TIME TOTALLING IT. WE NOW HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE, START A NEW CAR LOAN WHEN OUR EXPLORER WAS HALF PAID OFF. AFTER THE ACCIDENT WE RESEARCHED OUR VEHICLE AND LEARNED THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS WITH FORD EXPLORERS YEARS 2002 THRU 2010. FORD HAS REFUSED TO DEAL WITH ANY OF THIS, ALTHOUGH WE READ HALF WAY THRU 2010 THEY DID START CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-31
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE3AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I HOT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR STEP ON THE BREAKS THE DOME LIGHTS COME ON, MY DRIVER EAT MOVES BAKE AND THE LIGHTS ON THE RADIO TURNS OFF.
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-04
- VIN: 1FMEU7EE1AU
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVE THE RSC LIGHT CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT THE ANTI SKID CAME ON LOCKING THE WHEELS. 4 WHEEL DRIVE CAME ON LOCKING THE WHEELS FURTHER AND THE BREAKS ENGAGED. CAR WOULD NOT TURN OR MOVE AND PUSHING THE GAS PETAL ONLY CAUSED BREAK SYSTEM TO LOCK UP FURTHER.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-05
- VIN: 1FMEU7E83AU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: KEEP GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIE TO CAPLESS GAS SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-31
- VIN: 1FMEU7DE9AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR SITTING IN PARK WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH BRAKE PEDAL FULLY PRESSED. CAN'T DRIVE CAR BECAUSE IT WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-07
- VIN: 1FMEU5BE7AU
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHEEL BEARINGS MAKING NOISE GETS WORSE COULD LOSE WHEEL TRUCK HAS 62000 MILES. HAVE HEARD OF MANY OF THESE SAME MODELS HAVING SAME PROBLEMS. I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS MODEL FOR BEARING REPLACEMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-23
- VIN: 1FMEU6DE4AU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL AND SHIFT ASSEMBLY NOT LETTING OPERATOR TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. HAVE NOTICED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2010'S. AND RATCHET GEAR ON FRONT MANUAL RECLINING SEATS AND SEAT COVER PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS.
2010 Ford Explorer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
- Manufacturer: MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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