fold seats FORD EXPEDITION 2005 2.G Quick Reference Guide

Folding the Outboard
Seats to a Load Floor Position
To fold the seats to a load floor position, lift
the lever (lever 1) located on the outboard
side of the seat to release the seat back.
Ensure that the seat back is locked in the
down position by applying pressure to it. To
lower the seat further to the fullylowered
position for maximum cargo capacity, locate
the pull strap at the front of the seat, then
pull forward to release the seat into a kneeldown load floor position. A moderate
force may be required to move the seat
forward and down.
Exiting the Third Row Seat
Pull up on the lever (lever 2) located at the
back of the second row seat. First, the seat
back will fold forward to the cushion, then
the seat will flip forward.
To return the seat to the upright position,
push the seat down and back until it is
latched to the floor. Then, lift the seat back
to the upright position.
Before folding the second row seats, ensure that the head restraints are fully lowered
and that all items have been removed from in front of and on the seats.
Entering the Third Row Seat
Pull up on the lever (lever 1) located on the side
of either outboard second row seat until the
seat back folds forward to the cushion. Pull up
on the lever (lever 2) located on the back of the
seat. The seat will then flip forward. lever 1
pull strap
lever 2

To lower the liftgate glass, push the button
(figure a) under the center of the license platelamp shield.
To open the liftgate, place your hand on top of
the liftgate handle (figure b) and pull. Do not
pull the handle from the bottom. To close, make
certain the liftgate glass is closed, and then push
the liftgate closed until it latches securely.
Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a
garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling.
You can also unlock/lock the liftgate and liftgate
glass using your remote entry system.
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Folding the 20% Middle Seat (if equipped)
to a Load Floor Position
To fold the seat, pull the release strap
located between the seat cushion and the seat
back to release the folding seat latch. With the
latch released, the seat back can be lowered into
the load floor position.
release
strap
figure a
figure bReturning the Seats to the Upright Position From the
FullyLowered Floor Position
The seat back cannot be returned to the upright position
until the seat is returned from the kneeldown position.
To return the seat to the upright position, lift and pull the
seat rearward until the latch is engaged. Do not attempt
to unlatch the rear floor hooks while the seat is in the
kneeldown position.
With the seat in the flat back position, lift up on the
lever (lever 1) located on the side of the seat
cushion. This will allow the seat back to be lifted to
the upright locked position.
lever 1