2003 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 372

Seating and Safety Restraints 6. For bench seats only, lift up flap on seatback to release closeout panel. 7. For bench seats only, rotate panel to closeout the space between the seatback and the floor. Returning the seat to upright Ensure the seat is pulled back to the locked position, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. For bench seats, rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and secure with the retaining flap. 2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift the seatback into the upright position. Note: The front seat may need to be moved forward to ease operation. 98