FORD 2015 Explorer - Manual (Page 175)

Note: Do not use the third-row seat back as a
load floor when the seatback is folded.
Note: Make sure that the area under the seat is free of objects before
stowing it.
Unfolding the third row manual seat
Note: Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or
briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove
all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
Note: Make sure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the
tub in the floor by squeezing and
pulling up on the handle. Once the
seat is at a vertical position, push the
seat over, letting it fall onto the
latches.
2. To return the seatback to the upright
position, pull the red strap, then while holding
the red strap, pull the long strap located on
the seat back to raise the seatback.
3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
174 Seats
2015 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014
USA (fus)