2nd row seats Ford Explorer spring load not working I have to force the seat up

[idanny76]

Has anyone experience this issue with the 2nd row seats. When you lift the handle, fold the back rest down and pull the handle to lift the seat forward..... to access the 3rd row and you have to manually lift the seat up to fold forward. The driver side 2nd row works well by springing forward, but the driver side 2nd row, which is heavier..... is not spring loading forward. Also the passenger side lever is hard to pull up to lift forward. Both second row back rest fold fine.... only issue is spring loading the seat forward on one side and handle hard on the other side. Is there a way to wind the spring tension? Thank you for any help given.

 

[Steve8316]

Have you read the owner guide? The free PDF direct from Ford is easier to search & carry:
https://www.motorcraftservice.com/OwnerInformation

https://www.fordpro.com/en-us/fleet-vehicles/manuals-and-guides/

 

[idanny76]

Have you read the owner guide? The free PDF direct from Ford is easier to search & carry:
https://www.motorcraftservice.com/OwnerInformation

https://www.fordpro.com/en-us/fleet-vehicles/manuals-and-guides/

I know how the seats operate. I bought the car used last year. I seen videos on YouTube and the seats have a spring load that puts some force up when unlatched from the floor. One of the second row when unlatched from the floor, you can't tell it's unlatched unless you use both hands.... One on the lever and the other to lift. I am a strong person and I know for sure.... It shouldn't require super human strength to pull the lever to unlatched a seat from the floor.