# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `130510` · 1999-01-11 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
## Narrative
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH  SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS. WHEN THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES,  BACK SEAT TILTED UP AND  THE PASSENGER  WAS EJECTED INTO THE AIR.  AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER JAMMED HER HEAD AGAINST THE CEILING.  THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.  ON 2-DOOR MODEL.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*