2016 explorer power third row won’t stow

[Frank2180]

Hello all , just picked up this truck, the third row seats are power, all the buttons work for folding together and individually, when I hit stow they both fold down but then just click click. Click , they do not start to fold to the stow position, any ideas?

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
Have you checked that there are no obstructions that would prevent the seats from "stowing"? It sounds like they are trying to stow.
Are you trying to stoAre you attempting this with the engine running or off? Although in this case it doesn't seem to matter. I had issues with one of my previous vehicles where the seats would only operate as they should with the engine running.
I don't think this would be the issue in your case; https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/powerfold-3rd-row-seat-wont-stow.440123/post-3503309

Peter

 

[Loreegirl64]

Hello all , just picked up this truck, the third row seats are power, all the buttons work for folding together and individually, when I hit stow they both fold down but then just click click. Click , they do not start to fold to the stow position, any ideas?

Hi, I am having same problem realised my wires in back of seat coming unplugged... its like the wire not long enough.. I bought this from someone ..I think the wires were damaged so they repaired and made to short..?? But maybe your unplugged also?? As I don't know for sure that anyone messed with mine I need a pigtail to just make my wires a little longer... and would fix my problem...

 

[peterk9]

^^ Welcome to the Forum.
I don't think it's the same issue. The member has power to the seats. They just won't 'stow'.
Unfortunately, as happens too often, the member hasn't posted any follow-up.

Peter

 

[Frank2180]

^^ Welcome to the Forum.
I don't think it's the same issue. The member has power to the seats. They just won't 'stow'.
Unfortunately, as happens too often, the member hasn't posted any follow-up.

Peter

Peter, the issue is still there, no change or update, I just have been dealing with it as is, but now I need to figure out how to get them to fold flat

 

[peterk9]

If there are no obstacles preventing them from folding flat, (headrest?) perhaps it is time to visit the dealer.

Peter