04 EB Drivers Seat movement

[corrado15]

Hi All,

I've had an 04 EB V8 in pretty much showroom condition for just over a month now.

The only thing I've found wrong so far is that there is free movement in the drivers seat. For example, when driving off from the lights, the base of the seat will move back about a half inch. When braking, the seat will move forward again. Hardly a biggie, just a bit annoying...

Has anyone else come across this? I did a search and found nothing. I plan to take the seat out this weekend to have a look and see if there's anything obvious.

Thanks,

D.

 

[cazzerz]

Yes I have a 04 EB too and the drivers seat does the same thing. Let me know what you find. I was going to take the seat out of mine, but I don't have to tools right now to do it.

Thanks,

Z

 

[charbojoseph]

I don't have this problem but I found this TSB

TSB 05-4-16

03/07/05

FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN
ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING

FORD:
2002-2005 Explorer

LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Aviator

MERCURY:
2002-2005 Mountaineer

ISSUE
Some 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may exhibit a slight movement from the front seat(s) when accelerating and/or decelerating.

ACTION
Install a clip into the seat track to correct the condition. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

WARNING THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MUST BE DEPOWERED WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE MAY REQUIRE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLES SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND AIR BAG MODULE.

FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND STEPS IN WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-20B DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING THE SRS.

NOTE THE SRS MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FREE OF FAULTS BEFORE RELEASING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER.

NOTE DRIVER SEAT IS SHOWN, PASSENGER SEAT IS SIMILAR.

1. Position the seat(s) to allow access to all four (4) mounting bolts.

2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in Workshop Manual Section 501-20B.

3. Remove the four (4) seat track bolt covers to expose the seat track bolts.

4. Remove the four (4) seat track mounting bolts.

5. Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.

6. Lift the seat and position it so the bottom of the seat track is exposed.

NOTE IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM THE CLIP INSTALLATION.





7. Install one (1) seat track clip as shown in (Figure 1) on the right side of track assembly. Position clip so the tabs are facing the front of the seat.






8. Install the second seat track clip as shown in (Figure 2) on the left side of track assembly. Position clip so tabs are facing the front of the seat.

NOTE MAKE SURE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE IS STILL DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE REINSTALLATION PORTION OF THIS PROCEDURE.

9. Lower the seat and reconnect the seat electrical connectors.

10. Position the seat and install the four (4) seat track mounting bolts. Torque to 30 lb-ft (40 N.m).

11. Install the four (4) seat track bolt covers.

12. Repower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in Workshop Manual Section 501-20B.

13. Prove out the SRS before releasing the vehicle to the customer. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20B.

 

[corrado15]

Wow! Thanks for this. I know this is a longshot, but do you know if I could go into a Ford dealership and buy these clips myself? Is this something my dealership should be carrying out free of charge for me?

D.

 

[cjones101812]

Wow! Thanks for this. I know this is a longshot, but do you know if I could go into a Ford dealership and buy these clips myself? Is this something my dealership should be carrying out free of charge for me?

D.

only if your truck is still under the new vehicle warranty still.

you may still be able to argue with the service writer or manager about the price.

 

[corrado15]

Thanks!

D.

 

[joecap]

Does anyone have pictures of the clips either installed or uninstalled?

JC

 

[Pinshooter13]

I thought this only happened on my '02 because I weigh 245 pounds....

 

[cjones101812]

Does anyone have pictures of the clips either installed or uninstalled?

JC

this is Right side of seat, the left side is the same.


part number - 3L2Z-78618D46-AA Seat Service Clip

 

[corrado15]

Thanks! I should be able to improvise if my dealership can't supply me with them.

D

 

[corrado15]

Update:

Got the spacers from my local dealership yesterday. Each pack was $4 and contains 2 spacers - enough for one seat.

They're very tight fit - had to hammer them into place. They solved the problem too - drivers seat is now rock solid.

Many thanks to cjones101812 and charbojoseph for your help.

D