How to Fold Down the Rear Seats in Ford Escort?
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Ford Escort models have the following steps to fold down the rear seats: 1. Move the front seats forward. 2. Retract the rear seat armrest. 3. Store the rear seatbelt buckles. 4. Lower the headrests to the lowest position. 5. Pull the seat release switch located at the shoulder of the rear seat to fold it down. For other Ford models, the rear seat folding methods are as follows: Method 1: 1. Open the rear door. 2. Pull the seat release handle on the rear seat. Method 2: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Press the rear seat folding button located on one side of the trunk, and the rear seats will fold down automatically.
The method to fold down the rear seats of my own Ford Escort is actually quite simple. First, go to the rear of the car and open the trunk to see a plastic pull strap on each side at the top of the seatbacks. Pull one or both straps (depending on whether you want to fold down one side or both), then gently pull upward or inward, and the seats will fold forward and lie flat. When operating, make sure to clear any items on the seats to prevent jamming, and ensure the seat belts are not tangled. Once folded down, the seats will form a relatively flat loading surface, suitable for large luggage or long items. I often use this feature during long trips or shopping—it significantly increases space, and the folded height is roughly level with the trunk floor, making loading and unloading easier. If you encounter strong resistance when pulling, the seat latch might be stuck; apply a bit more force or check the user manual. The whole process takes just a minute or two, and don’t worry about damaging anything—the design is meant for easy use.
