Second Row Lay Flat Seat not working

SOURCE: 2nd Row Seat will not attach to floor

EITHER THE SPRING HAS GONE OR THE LITTLE V GROOVE IS TOO BADLY WORN, EASIEST THING IS TO REMOVE SEAT, TURN UPSIDE DOWN TO REVEAL THE PROB, IF IS THE V WORN, SIMPLY FILE THE PROFILE BIGGER

SOURCE: driver side second row seat will not fold down.

I had the same problem. The dealer wanted $400 to replace the latch. I didn't wnat to pay that much so I looked at it and found that the release strap was twisted and jammed in the mechanism. Here's how I fixed it.

I removed the screw from the lever and removed the lever. I pulled apart the plastic housing. It does not come apart all the way but enough to work on it. Pull the release strap that comes out of the back and pull it clear of the mechanism and straighten it out. slip the lever back on and the seat should fold. Fold it up all the way to make it easier to reassemble. Pull the lever back off and slip the release strap back into the slot and make sure it is not twisted or kinked. Snap the housing back together, put the lever back on, and screw it in. Test it and it should work fine. Hope this helps,

SOURCE: Stuck seat - 3rd row seating

My 2006 Explorer has the same problem mabe from trying to lift it with something on it. I dont know but I was able to raise and lower it manualy by lifting as I held in the button. I am in the middle of taking it apart. the motor has two parts it is easy to get the electric part out I am still trying to get the black gear box off. going to try to finish tomorrow. Dealer wants $600

Marvin

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• Posted on Sep 04, 2012

SOURCE: my second row seat only one side is latched and wont release 2011 ford expedition

Try having someone set in the seat while you try to release the latch.