Ford Escape: Folding down second row seats
1. Remove the second row head restraint. See Second row adjustable
head restraints in this chapter.
Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat
for storage.
2. Pull the seat release strap.
Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat.
3. Flip seat forward.
Attach the safety belt web snap button to the quarter trim panel snap button. This will ensure that safety belt does not get caught by staying out of the seat back folding path.
4. To release seatback, pull the seatback release lever (on top of seat) toward the front seat. This is common for both 60% and 40% seatbacks.
Note: When the seatback release lever is pulled, slowly lower seatback to the flat position.
5. Rotate seatback down into load floor position.
- Returning the second row seats to upright position
- To remove the second row cushion
- To install the second row cushion
Second row adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard and center head
restraints that are vertically adjustable.
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and pa ...
Returning the second row seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into upright
position making sure seatback locks
into place and the red seat
unlatched indicator on release
paddle is not visible.
2. Rotate seat cushion down into the
...
See also:
Cargo Cover
For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the cover from the vehicle, pull both ends toward each other. To reinstall,
place each end of the cover ...
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or when the shift lever is in PARK
(auto transmission).
Press an ...
Engine Break-In Recommendations
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 ...