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Apr 9, 2007 | 04:25 PM

explanger

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From: Texas

98 Explorer seat lever/mechanism

I have a '98 Explorer and the front driver side seat lever that allows the seat to recline is broken off. Anyone know where I can find a replacement lever/mechanism?

Aug 15, 2007 | 01:36 PM

explorermedic

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RE: 98 Explorer seat lever/mechanism

Having same problem and was told I would have to replace the seat as the handle is all one piece. Quite convenient if you ask me...... Good luck

Aug 17, 2007 | 07:52 PM

bill9iron

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RE: 98 Explorer seat lever/mechanism

Very common problem as I have found out. Sometimes (rarity) E-Bay has a seat mechanism for sale 35-75 dollars. Fixed mine myself in 45 minutes. Just take plastic cover off and had friend weld a "scab" piece of 1/8 inch sheet metal to original lever. Drilled hole over rivet and tapped two holes into original lever metal and it works fine , daughter has had no problems since. Quick fix if you have some tools.

Nov 24, 2007 | 09:05 AM

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RE: 98 Explorer seat lever/mechanism

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ORIGINAL: bill9iron

Very common problem as I have found out. Sometimes (rarity) E-Bay has a seat mechanism for sale 35-75 dollars. Fixed mine myself in 45 minutes. Just take plastic cover off and had friend weld a "scab" piece of 1/8 inch sheet metal to original lever. Drilled hole over rivet and tapped two holes into original lever metal and it works fine , daughter has had no problems since. Quick fix if you have some tools.

Good Idea, mine broke as well.