Seats: Description and Operation

SEATS

Front Seats
The 4 configurations of front seats consist of the following:
- 10-way power seats (includes power recline and power lumbar)
- 10-way power seats with memory (Explorer and Mountaineer only)
- 6-way power seats
- Manual seats

The front seats can be equipped with the following systems:
- Manual seat tracks
- 6-way power seat tracks
- Heated seats
- Memory driver seat with easy entry/easy exit (if feature enabled) (Explorer/Mountaineer only)
- Manual lumbar
- Manual recline
- Power lumbar (driver seat only)
- Power recline (driver seat only)
- Occupant classification sensor (OCS) system on passenger seat

Memory Seats
The power driver seat and power adjustable pedals are controlled by the driver seat module (DSM) only when the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option. The DSM is located underneath the driver seat cushion.

NOTE: During reflash, if the flash operation fails, disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, then reconnect the battery and continue.

This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat to 2 programmable positions.
- A power driver seat position can be stored at any time. The driver must move the seat to the desired position using the driver seat switch assembly. The driver must then depress the memory SET switch which activates the memory SET switch light emitting diode (LED). Within 5 seconds (before the LED goes out), the driver must select a memory position. Memory 1 is selected by depressing memory switch 1 Memory 2 is selected by depressing memory switch 2.
- If no memory switch input is received within the 5-seconds time limit, the operation is aborted and the memory SET switch LED is turned off. This also occurs if one of the following inputs is received during the 5-second programming limit:
- Power driver seat switch
- Memory SET switch
- Power adjustable pedal switch

A position can only be recalled when the transmission selector is in PARK or NEUTRAL with the ignition switch in the RUN position. A position can be recalled when the transmission selector is in any position and the ignition switch is not in the RUN position. A position may be programmed at any time.

Heated Seats
This system allows the electrical heating of the front seats on passenger demand.

The components of the system are:
- the seat heating elements, located in the seat cushion and backrest.
- the heated seat control switch, located in the lower center of the instrument panel.
- a bi-metallic thermostat that is part of the seat cushion heating elements.

Manual Lumbar
The manual front seat backrest lumbar is adjusted by a knob mounted on the side of the seat cushion side shield.

Power Lumbar
The driver seat has an electro-mechanical backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Manual Recline
The manual recline can be adjusted by a handle mounted on the outboard side of the cushion side shield.

Power Recline
The driver seat has an electro-mechanical backrest adjuster. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Rear Seats

Second Row Seating
The following second row seating configurations are available:
- 60/40 E-Z entry seat (Explorer/Mountaineer with 7 passenger seating)
- 60/40 bench seat (Explorer/Mountaineer with 5 passenger seating and all Explorer Sport Tracs)
- Two bucket seats with console
(Explorer/Mountaineer with 6 passenger seating)

Third Row Seating
An optional power or manual folding 50/50 bench seat is available for third row seating. The third row power fold seat control switches are located in the rear of the LH quarter trim panel. Third row seating is available with 60/40 E-Z entry seat or bucket seats in the second row.