2004 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 427

Seating and Safety Restraints To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the red access control lever up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Folding the middle 2nd row seat (If equipped) To fold the seatback down: 1. Locate the lever on the top left of the seatback. 2. Pull the lever up and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard. 101