Front Seats

[LMLP]

I have a quick question. When I tilt my front seats forward to let somebody get in to the back nine times out ten the seat backs don't return back their original place, they tend to go back in a more upright position. Also, the lever on the side that you use to adjust the seat back doesn't go back flush it sticks up slightly as if the mechanism isn't fully engaged.

Do anybody else’s seats do the same thing? I don't have people in the back that often so I lived with it, but I figure I should get it looked at while it's still under warranty if it's not just another "feature"

Cheers
Andy

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[CraigJ]

Have my 2yo in and out the back of mine all the time. Never had an issue with the seat not going back to where it was.

 

[Alfa Male]

Mine does this as did the last mustang too.

Basically you need to be a bit more firmer / positive / faster when pushing the seat back. This ensures it clicks firmly into place and goes as far back as you need it to.

 

[Gregs24]

Or use the catch in the middle of the seat back which works far more reliably - I always use this to tilt the back forward as it is easy to reach

 

[Kristian87]

Or use the catch in the middle of the seat back which works far more reliably - I always use this to tilt the back forward as it is easy to reach

^ this.

i find the one the OP mentions a bit fiddly too (so it’s normal @LMLP).

Not sure why there are 2 methods available now that i think of it

 

[Alfa Male]

^ this.

i find the one the OP mentions a bit fiddly too (so it’s normal @LMLP).

Not sure why there are 2 methods available now that i think of it

How would the back seat passengers get out of there was no leaver on rear of seat ?

 

[Manders Mustang]

How would the back seat passengers get out of there was no leaver on rear of seat ?

Reach round to the side... i always have when i was a kid lol!

 

[LMLP]

It does it even when I use the catch on the back of the seat. I'll try being a bit firmer pushing the seat back into position and see if that makes a difference. I'll mention it when it goes in for its service, although I expect they'll say its normal. Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Gregs24]

How would the back seat passengers get out of there was no leaver on rear of seat ?

Not sure why they don't just use the same system as on the three door Fiesta with just a single catch on the outide top of the seat back that can be opertaed by anybody

 

[jord79]

My first S550 suffered with this on the passenger seat only, my current one suffers with the problem on both sides. It is really annoying. I mentioned it at the last service but of course they can’t find what the problem is. If anyone knows how to unfasten the seat cover I’ll have a look myself. Being firmer/faster does help the seat click back into position, but that is still often one more notch higher than the original position. It obviously has something to do with the seat back release and the adjustment lever being interconnected. The lever, by the way, is meant for adjustment only. If you use this to real ease the seat back to allow rear seat access, you won’t be able to push the seat back to its original setting.

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