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. This system allows automatic positioning of the driver power bucket seat, exterior power mirrors and adjustable pedals to 2 programmable positions. Memory positions can be stored at any time. A memory recall can be initiated only if the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL and the ignition switch is not in START. A memory recall in progress will not be affected by moving the ignition switch to START or by moving the selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL. For information on programming memory positions or recalling a stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming. For information on remote keyless entry transmitter programming, refer to Locks. Programming and Relearning

The DSM is located underneath the driver seat cushion. For information on installing a new DSM, refer to Body Control Systems (Multifunction Electronic Control Module). Programmable module installation (PMI) must be carried out when installing a new DSM. Refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network).

This only diagnoses concerns specific to the memory seat. To diagnose a memory adjustable pedal concern, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.

Easy Entry/Easy Exit
The easy entry/exit feature can be enabled/disabled using a scan tool. When enabled, the feature becomes a user accessible item on the message center allowing the user to turn the feature on and off. Refer to Driver Controls in the Owner's Literature or Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators for information on the message center.

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)
- The early build Sport Trac 60 percent seat is held in the upright position with the inboard and outboard latches. The late build Sport Trac 60 percent backrest will be held in the upright position with the outboard and upper latches. The inboard latch is only a follower. The upper latch striker is attached to the cab back wall.
- The late build Explorer/Mountaineer 60 percent seat will have a tether attached at the back inboard side of the seat and to the floor. The early build will not have this tether.
- Two bucket seats with console (Explorer/Mountaineer with 6 passenger seating)

Third Row Seating

NOTE: The smart junction box (SJB) may also be identified as the generic electronic module (GEM).

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.