How to service the power-fold seat motor in the third row on Ford Explorer?

Service of the power-fold seat motor in the third row starts with placing the working backrest adjacent to the unpowered backrest. Take off the third row seat from the vehicle until you reach a point where you can remove the two latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts. When reinstalling these brackets tighten them to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft). In order to detach the right-hand 50 percent seat from the floor mounting bracket remove the two cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts found under the right-hand seat and detach the seat properly tightening the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) torque. After removing the latch-to-cushion frame bolt install it with 25 Nm torque then tighten it to 18 lb-ft (18 lb-ft). Detach the latch cover using two bolts and remove it before releasing the backrest trim cover lower J-clip that sits on the service side of the motor. The process of removing the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip must be executed carefully to prevent damage to the backrest foam pad. The backrest trim cover requires releasing J-clips and hook and loop strips at side J to expose the two latch-to-backrest frame bolts that face the motor. Proceed to take out the motor together with the latch after removing those bolts while torquing bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) during reinstallation. The safety belt buckle assembly needs its nut removed while separating from the latch before reconstructing by tightening to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft). Reinstallation of the process ends through the reverse application procedure for either motor.

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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Rear Part Number: FE9Z-74600E22-A
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Rear; Motor
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: AE9Z-74600E22-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Driver Side Part Number: 8A5Z-14547-B
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front Left, Left; Recline Motor; Motor
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Center Part Number: FB5Z-74600E22-A
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Center; Motor
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Center
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Passenger Side Part Number: 8A5Z-14547-A
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front, Front Left, Front Right, Right; Recline Motor; Motor
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FL3Z-14547-E
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front Right; Seat Adjust Assembly; Motor
- Manufacturer Note: Fore / Aft Motor
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: FL3Z-14547-A, MM-1141
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Front Driver Side Part Number: 9U5Z-14547-B
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Front Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-14547-F
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: MM-1144, FB5Z-14547-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor, Front Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-14547-E
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: MM-1140, FB5Z-14547-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Adjust Motor Part Number: L1MZ-78600E22-A
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Recline Motor, Driver Side Part Number: 6L2Z-14547-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front, Front Left, Left
- Manufacturer Note: Motor - Seat Recline
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Recline Motor, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6L2Z-14547-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor Assembly - Seat Adjuster; Seat Motor, Front
- Manufacturer Note: Motor - Seat Recline
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Q: How to service the power-fold seat motor in the third row on Ford Explorer?
A:
Service of the power-fold seat motor in the third row starts with placing the working backrest adjacent to the unpowered backrest. Take off the third row seat from the vehicle until you reach a point where you can remove the two latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts. When reinstalling these brackets tighten them to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft). In order to detach the right-hand 50 percent seat from the floor mounting bracket remove the two cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts found under the right-hand seat and detach the seat properly tightening the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) torque. After removing the latch-to-cushion frame bolt install it with 25 Nm torque then tighten it to 18 lb-ft (18 lb-ft). Detach the latch cover using two bolts and remove it before releasing the backrest trim cover lower J-clip that sits on the service side of the motor. The process of removing the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip must be executed carefully to prevent damage to the backrest foam pad. The backrest trim cover requires releasing J-clips and hook and loop strips at side J to expose the two latch-to-backrest frame bolts that face the motor. Proceed to take out the motor together with the latch after removing those bolts while torquing bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) during reinstallation. The safety belt buckle assembly needs its nut removed while separating from the latch before reconstructing by tightening to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft). Reinstallation of the process ends through the reverse application procedure for either motor.