2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Passenger Seat / Airbag Safety Concern The front passenger seat does not reliably lock into position and can move while the vehicle is being driven. The vehicle also displays “REMOVE OBJECT PASS SEAT” even when the passenger seat is completely empty and there are no objects on, underneath, or around the seat. The airbag/SRS warning light is also illuminated. We have thoroughly checked the passenger seat and surrounding area for objects, but the warning remains. The passenger seat's failure to remain securely locked while the vehicle is moving is a serious safety concern, particularly because it is occurring at the same time as warnings involving the passenger occupant/airbag system. I am concerned that the seat locking problem and passenger occupant classification/airbag system problem may be related. I am also aware that certain 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles were subject to NHTSA Recall 10V-161 / Ford Recall 10C11 involving front seat recliner mechanisms, and I would like this vehicle investigated to determine whether this defect or a related seat/restraint-system defect is involved. The vehicle currently has approximately 151,667 miles. No collision caused these symptoms. The passenger seat is not being used because it cannot be relied upon to remain securely locked

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the driver seat track had become defective causing the seat to move back and forth while driving. The contact had the seat track replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure returned soon after repair. The contact then took the vehicle to a local dealer where he was given an estimate for the repair of another seat track. The dealer also informed him that they could not guarantee that the repair would fix the failure. The contact was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS EXHIBITED A SEVERE FORWARD ANGLE AND WAS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN SEVERE HEADACHES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60.