Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 37

Note: For second-row bench seats, make
sure the center seatbelt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.

Note: You may have to move the front-row
seat forward to allow the second-row seat
to be fully tumbled.

Note: You may have to lower the center
head restraint.  See Head Restraints (page
143).

Fold and tumble the second-row seat to
access the third row:

1.

Fold the outboard head restraint.

2. Lift the handle on the side of the seat

to fold the seatback flat.

3. Lift the handle all the way up until the

seat releases from the floor. Rotate the
seat forward to allow access to the
third row.

4. To return the seatback to the floor from

the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor.

5. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the

vehicle, and rotate the seatback until
you hear a click, locking it in the upright
position. Note: The seatback will not
raise if the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor striker. If
the seatback does not raise, then
repeat Step 4.

6. Pull the head restraint back up to its

normal adjusted position.

Make sure that the rear latch hooks are
properly engaged with the floor striker.

Note: Make sure that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep floor
area free of objects that would prevent
proper seat engagement.

Third Row Seat Access (Power Fold
and Tumble Seat-If equipped)

WARNING

Do not fold a seat if it is occupied.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

The control is at the back of the rear door
opening. Press and hold it to fold the
seatback down and tumble the seat
forward for access to the third row.

Third Row Seat Exit (Manual Seat,
Power Fold and Tumble Seat)

WARNINGS

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.

Check under the seat cushion to
make sure no cargo or objects are
under the seat cushion before

returning the seat cushion to its original
position, and that the seat cushion locks
into place. Failure to do so may prevent
the seat from operating properly in the
event of a crash, which could increase the
risk of serious injury.

Do not adjust a seat or release a seat
floor latch when the vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury
or death in a sudden stop or crash.

Do not drive your vehicle with a seat
that is unlatched or in the folded
position. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury
or death in the event of a sudden stop or
crash.

Note: You may have to lower the center
head restraint.  See Head Restraints (page
143).

1.

Fold the outboard head restraint.

2. Pull on the strap on the back of the

second row seat. This folds the
seatback forward. Pull the strap a
second time to tumble the seat
forward, allowing easy exit from the
third row seat.

3. To return the seatback to the floor from

the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor.

4. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the

vehicle, and rotate the seatback until
you hear a click, locking it in the upright
position. Note: The seatback will not
raise if the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor striker. If
the seatback does not raise, then
repeat Step 3.

5. Pull the head restraint back up to its

normal adjusted position.

Make sure that the rear latch hooks are
properly engaged with the floor striker.

Note: Make sure that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep floor
area free of objects that would prevent
proper seat engagement.

Folding the Third Row Manual Seat

1.

Remove all objects from the seat and
stowage tub.

2. Fold the outboard head restraint by

pulling the head restraint release strap.

3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold the

seatback by pulling and holding the red
strap while pushing the seatback
forward. Release the strap once the
seatback starts rotating forward.

4. Release the cushion latches by pulling

the short black strap while pulling on
the strap at the top of the seatback.
This tumbles the seat all the way into
the tub in the floor.

Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo
tie downs.