1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 174

Seats Four-Way Head Restraints (If equipped) Adjust the head restraints so that the cushion contacts the back of your head when you move your head rearward. The head restraint may be adjusted in four directions. To raise or lower the head restraint, push in the lock release button. The button is located on the outboard side of the post of the head restraint for the driver's side and the inboard side for the passenger side. To adjust the head restraint forward or rearward, simply push or pull head restraint to desired position. Adjusting the head restraint (limited) Adjusting the Front Seat Manually To move the front seat forward or rearward: 1. Find the adjustment bar at lower front of the front seat. 2. Lift bar upward to unlatch the seat. 3. Move the seat to the desired position. 4. Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make sure the seat latches securely in place. 174