Newbie with a problem

[wnyexplorer]

hey all hows it going ??

I have a minor problem on my 2001 explorer xlt thats been bugging me for awhile my driver power seat does not move back i push the button n the seat moves a inch n stops, but the other features work fine it goes up n down but not backwards or forwards when i press it, it tries to move but it cant.

any help would be appreciated..

thank you all.

 

[IZwack]

Unbolt the seat and see whats going on. You can operate it even with the seat unbolted as long as the connector is still hooked up.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! The track might be bent or it might just need to be lubricated.

 

[muhl5443]

the forward and reverse motor might be shot

 

[RacerX]

hey all hows it going ??

I have a minor problem on my 2001 explorer xlt thats been bugging me for awhile my driver power seat does not move back i push the button n the seat moves a inch n stops, but the other features work fine it goes up n down but not backwards or forwards when i press it, it tries to move but it cant.

any help would be appreciated..

thank you all.

I just dealt with the same problem in my '97 Mountaineer. I found that it was the sliding mechanism that allows the seat belt buckle to move with the seat that was binding it up. It's right down there next to the console, but it collects a lot of gritty dirt over the years. I ended up removing the seat, flushing the gunk out with solvent, then giving it a light coat of white grease.

Hope this helps.

 

[jlsparky7]

the forward and reverse motor might be shot

Im guessing hes right with the prob. Prolly the motor. Check the wiring if its ok then replace the motor. Lube the track while you have it apart as well.