2019 FPIU 3rd Row Seats

[RainmanQQ]

Hi everyone, just purchased a 2019 FPIU and just joined the forum. Was looking to add a few things, first being a set of 3rd row seats. I've read through a few posts so far, and not sure I am 100% comfortable yet, however to start off with, does anyone have a set of Leather 3rd row seats they would be willing to sell? I am located in the NE Pennsylvania area.

Regards, Chris,

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Chris.
I've been on this forum for about 13 years and don't recall anyone ever having a set of 3rd-row seats to sell.
You could try posting in the following;

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Have you checked out the threads here on 3rd-row removal for an idea of what you may encounter?

Removing 3rd Row Seats & Installing Cross Brace

There is another user on here that beat me to removing the 3rd row seats and in his comments gave me some ideas of what I needed to do. I just finished the job of removing the third row as well as the 3rd row seat belts and it really was not as bad as I thought it would be. Why Ford insists...

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Peter

 

[MattMPA]

Also, realize that installing a third row seat will require removing the rear crash bracing that's unique to the FIPU.

 

[mmorey79]

Manual 3rd row seats from an Explorer, Flex, MKT and I'm pretty sure Taurus X/Freestyle will work. Car-part.com is a good resource for looking for a set. Don't forget the seat belts also.

 

[RainmanQQ]

Thanks for the replies, I did find a set of seats on E-Bay, and yes, I had to remove the brace, should be installing them later this weekend, and will need to find some seat belts as well.

 

[peterk9]

Thanks for the replies, I did find a set of seats on E-Bay, and yes, I had to remove the brace, should be installing them later this weekend, and will need to find some seat belts as well.

The brace is there to supply the structural integrity that the 3rd-row seat installation would normally supply.

Peter

 

[RainmanQQ]

Hi, I got the seats installed no issue, I'm just missing these 2 brackets and mounting hardware for the seats to latch to. Does anybody happen to have a part number for each bracket circled in blue?

 

[peterk9]

I believe it is part shown as #20 in this diagram. I did the search on a 2019 Platinum but guess the part is universal.

Third Row Seats for 2019 Ford Explorer | Levittown Ford Parts

parts.levittownfordparts.com

That site is my 'go-to' place for such info.

Peter

 

[RainmanQQ]

Peter: Thanks, yes, I happened to stumble across that site as well, have it bookmarked now. I was able to find the brackets and hardware, so I should be all set now. Last items to find now are the space saver spare tire, and the (2) 3rd row seat belts.

 

[peterk9]

Peter: Thanks, yes, I happened to stumble across that site as well, have it bookmarked now. I was able to find the brackets and hardware, so I should be all set now. Last items to find now are the space saver spare tire, and the (2) 3rd row seat belts.

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Good luck with your project.

Peter