Ford 2013 Explorer Owner's Manual page 180

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Unfolding the third row manual seat
Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief
cases 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: Ensure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.
3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
WARNING: Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by
pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seats
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 upright
position, pull the number 1 strap, then
while holding the number 1 strap, pull the
long strap located on the seatback to raise
the seatback.