How to Fold Down the Rear Seats of the Ford Escort?
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The method to fold down the rear seats of the Ford Escort is as follows: 1. First, locate the latch for the rear seat backrest in the back row of the car. This latch is used to adjust the folding ratio of the seat. 2. Then, lift the latch upward with a slight force. 3. Next, fold the left-side seat forward first. 4. Finally, fold down the right-side seat as well, allowing the entire rear seat to be folded down. Additional information: 1. Full folding of the rear seats means the backrest of the rear seats is a single unit. When more space is needed, the backrest of the rear seats can be folded down to gain additional space. However, when the rear seats are folded down, passengers cannot sit in the back. 2. Split-folding rear seats refer to the backrest of the rear seats being foldable in a certain ratio. Compared to full folding, split-folding offers greater flexibility, allowing only half of the backrest to be folded down for larger items while the remaining part can still accommodate passengers.
I used to frequently fold down the rear seats in my Ford Escort for moving stuff, and the operation is actually quite simple. First, make sure there's nothing or no one in the back seats—safety first. Look for the release lever at the top of the seatback; it's like a small hook. Pull it to unlock, then gently push the seat forward to lay it flat. When resetting, push it back until you hear a 'click' sound indicating it's secured. But be careful not to yank it hard to avoid damaging the hinges. Once folded down, the expanded space is great for luggage or pet crates—I always use it for large items, and it even saves trunk space. If you're unsure about the lever's location, check the diagram on the door panel. Newcomers might need a couple of tries to get the hang of it, but the overall design is quite user-friendly.
