# 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `431958` · 2003-09-25 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER SPORT
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED.  AS A RESULT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RAN INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER.  THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.   *NLM
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