Ford 1996 Windstar Manual page 169

Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
2.
locked position.
NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position,
you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop
pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The
seatback will only return to its original position after
the seat is safely latched.
Your Windstar tip slide seat has been equipped with a lock-out
safety feature which prevents the seatback from returning to its
original position until the seat pedestal latches in the tracks. If
the seat has not latched check under the seat and in the rear
tracks for possible obstructions.
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE TIP SLIDE
SEAT UNLATCHED.
To move the seat forward or backward:
Find the adjustment bar underneath the front part of the
1.
seat.
Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
2.
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