Power-Folding Seats

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the seat control switch is activated, the SCMJ activates the second row power fold seat motor which retracts a cable (connected to the same seat latch mechanism as the manual release handle) to release the backrest recliner latches and allows the backrest assist spring to fold the backrest forward onto the seat cushion. Immediately after the seat is fully released, the power fold seat motor returns the release cable and latches to a relaxed state, ready for manual latching. To return to a seating position, the seat must be manually latched to the floor and the backrest must be manually latched upright. There are no serviceable components of the power-folding seat system within the seat assembly. The power fold seat motors are serviced by installing a new seat frame assembly.