Second Row 60/40 Percent E-Z Entry Seats (Taurus X)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The backrest must be folded flat (fully downward) before the floor latches can be released. Make sure there are no objects on the seat before lowering the backrest(s). Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage or incorrect operation of the seat.

The 60/40 E-Z entry seats have the following 3 functional positions:

Backrest fold-flat
E-Z entry (fold-forward position for third row access)
Upright

For backrest fold-flat position, lower the head restraint, pull the release strap or recliner handle up and fold the backrest fully downward. To return upright (seating position), pivot and raise the backrest toward the rear of the vehicle until locked upright (vertical) for occupancy.

For E-Z entry, move the backrest to the fold-flat position and pull the release strap or recliner handle a second time to release the floor latches. Turn the recliner handle or pull the third row occupant release strap a second time until the seat releases from the latch strikers. Lift up on the rear of the seat, pivoting it forward, away from the third row seats and up to the E-Z entry position. To return the seat, push the rear of the seat down with moderate force to latch the seat to the strikers. Make sure the seat is latched to the strikers by lifting up on the rear of the seat. Lift and pivot the top of the backrest toward the rear of the vehicle, rotating the backrest until you hear a click, locking it in the upright (vertical) position. Make sure the seat backrest is locked in position.

For access to the third row seats through the rear doors, fold the seat up out of the way (E-Z entry position), after the backrest has been folded down. To release the latch feet from the strikers and position the seat to the E-Z entry position, the backrest must be folded forward and all the way down. Remove anything between the backrest and cushion that may prevent the backrest from folding all the way down.