Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 30

Continuing to lift the handle will
tumble the seat forward, allowing
easier access to the third row seat.

After entering the 3rd row seat,
return the seat from the tumbled
position and latch it to the floor.

Operate recline control to return the
seatback to the upright position.

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• Ensure that the seat and seatback is latched securely in position.
• Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat

engagement.

• Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while vehicle is in motion.
• Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position. Failure to

do any of these could result in personal injury.

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.

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the

seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

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.

Second row bench seat tip slide feature

1. Push the side easy-entry control
handle forward and allow the seat
back to flip forward.

2. Push the seat forward to allow
access to the third row.

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After entering the 3rd row, pull back
the seatback until it latches. This
will latch and lock the seatback and
the seat track. The seatback and
seat will not return to their original
position.

Note: Ensure the front row seat is
in a forward position to allow the
seat to return.

Exiting the third row seat

Second row bucket seats (if equipped)

Follow directions for accessing the third row seat

Second row bench seat

To exit the third row, activate the
easy entry system by pulling on the
strap on the rear of the seat. This
will cause the seatback to flip
forward and the seat track latches
to open.

Push the seat forward to allow
easier exit from the third row.

After exiting the third row, push
rearward on the cushion of the seat
to return the seat to its original
position.

Push the seatback rearward until it
latches. This will latch and lock the
seatback and the seat track.

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Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the

seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Note: Do not attempt to return the seat by pushing on the seatback, as
this will cause the seat tracks to re-lock before the seat can be returned.
Push on the cushion to return the seat.

Removal of second row seats from vehicle

1. Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row
seat to be fully upright.

2. Place the 2nd row seat in a rear position to allow the 2nd row seat to
be fully upright.

3. Place seat in tumbled position.
(See Accessing 3rd row seat)

4. From inside the vehicle, pull up
on front floor release handle.

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