Ford Escape Quiz

Rear Seats

In this manual: Rear Seats
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Head Restraint Components

Center Head Restraint

Ford Escape. Rear Seats

The head restraint consists of:

  1. Energy-Absorbing Head Restraint
  2. Two steel posts.
  3. The guide sleeve is adjustable and the release button unlocks it.

Outboard Head Restraint

Ford Escape. Rear Seats

The head restraint consists of:

  1. Energy-Absorbing Head Restraint
  2. Two steel posts.
  3. The guide sleeve is adjustable and the release button unlocks it.
  4. Unlock and remove the guide sleeve button.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

  1. Press and hold the adjustment release button.
  2. Lower the head restraint.

Head Restraint Removal

  1. Raise the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjustment release button.
  3. Raise the head restraint.

Head Restraint Installation

  1. Fold the seatback forward before installing the head restraint.
  2. Align the steel posts with the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.

Seat Forward and Backward Movement

Ford Escape. Rear Seats

Seatback Adjustment

After occupying the seat, pull the lever up to fold the seatback back.

Folding the Seatback

Ford Escape. Rear Seats

When the seat is unoccupied, pull the lever up to fold the seatback forward. You may need to lower the center head restraint first.

Unfolding the Seatback

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.