Seats

Head Restraints

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Head Restraint Adjustment

Front Seat Head Restraints

The head restraints consist of:

A - Energy-absorbing head restraint.

B - Two steel posts.

C - Guide sleeve adjustment and release button.

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

  1. Press and hold button C.
  2. Lower the head restraint.

Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint (if equipped)

The head restraints consist of:

A - Energy-absorbing head restraint.

B - Two steel posts.

C - Guide sleeve adjustment and release buttons.

Head Restraint Removal

  1. Press and hold both buttons C.
  2. Pull the head restraint up.

Head Restraint Installation

Align the steel posts with the guide sleeves and press the head restraint down until it locks.

Second Row Outboard Seat Head Restraints

The head restraints consist of:

A - Energy-absorbing head restraint.

B - Folding button.

C - Two steel posts.

D - Guide sleeve unlock and removal button.

Folding the Head Restraint

  1. Press and hold button B.
  2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.

Head Restraint Removal

  1. Press and hold both buttons D.
  2. Pull the head restraint up.

Head Restraint Installation

Align the steel posts with the guide sleeves and press the head restraint down until it locks.

Third Row Seat Head Restraints

The head restraints consist of:

A - Energy-absorbing head restraint.

B - Two steel posts.

C - Folding strap.

Folding the Head Restraint

Pull the folding strap (C). Pull the head restraint back up to reset.

Tilting Head Restraints

The front seat head restraints tilt forward for additional comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following:

Adjust the seatback to the upright driving or riding position.

Tilt the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches its full forward tilt, rotate it forward again to return it to the rear, non-tilted position.

Test yourself

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