Ford Explorer Quiz
Seats

Rear Seats

In this manual: Seats
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Second-Row Rear Seat Adjustment

Seatback Adjustment

Lift the handle and adjust the seatback forward or rearward.

Folding the Seatback Flat

Lift the handle and fold the seatback forward until it is flat.

Forward and Rearward Seat Movement (if equipped)

Second-Row Seat Adjustment for Easy Access

This feature makes it easier to enter and exit the third-row seat.

  1. Lift the handle at the top of the seatback. The seatback folds forward and contacts the seat track.
  2. Slide the seat forward.
  3. To return the seat to its original position, press the seatback and move the track rearward. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position.

Second Row Seat Adjustment with Power Easy Entry (if equipped)

Easy Entry seat makes it easier to enter and exit the third row seat.

Press the button at the top of the second row seatback to slide the seat forward. This provides access to the third row.

Folding the Second Row Center Seat

Pull the strap to fold the seatback.

To return the seat to the upright position, rotate the seatback until it locks.

Second Row Outboard Seat Adjustment

Lift the handle to slide the seat forward or rearward.

Exiting the Third Row Seat

  1. Pull the strap on the second row seatback. This slides the seat forward.
  2. To return the seat to its original position, press the seatback and move the track rearward. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position.

Folding the Third Row Seat with Manual Adjustment

  1. Remove all items from the seat.
  2. Fold the head restraints by pulling the head restraint release strap.
  3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold the seatback by pulling and holding the strap while pushing the seatback forward. Release the strap as soon as the seatback begins to rotate forward.

Unfolding the Third Row Seat with Manual Adjustment

  1. To return the seatback to the upright position, pull the long strap until the seatback locks.
  2. Raise the head restraints to the normal position.

Third Row Seat Adjustment with Power Adjustment

The control buttons are located in the liftgate area.

A - Press to fold the left third row seat.

B - Press to fold and unfold both third row seats.

C - Press to fold the right third row seat.

To return the third row seatback to its original position, press the corresponding control again.

If the power rear seat turns off after 10 minutes, you can activate the seat by doing the following:

  • Open any door.
  • Press the unlock button on the remote key fob.
  • Press any button on the keypad with Intelligent Access.
  • Turn the ignition on.

Test yourself

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