Side to side bar under the back of front seat?

[Dean J]

Anyone know if that bar is structural or if it has anything in it?

I'm assuming it's a cross-brace of some sort, but all it seems to do is hold the seats 8" off the floor, so wanted to check. What's the name of that thing in the parts diagram?

 

[Jon M]

Anyone know if that bar is structural or if it has anything in it?

I'm assuming it's a cross-brace of some sort, but all it seems to do is hold the seats 8" off the floor, so wanted to check. What's the name of that thing in the parts diagram?

I think it's just part of the seat frame.

 

[peterk9]

Anyone know if that bar is structural or if it has anything in it?

I'm assuming it's a cross-brace of some sort, but all it seems to do is hold the seats 8" off the floor, so wanted to check. What's the name of that thing in the parts diagram?

Wecome to the Forum Dean.
Is it #8 in this diagram? Front Seat Components for 2015 Ford Explorer | Auto Nation Ford White Bear La
You'll have to scroll down to the 2nd diagram in that link.

Peter

 

[Dean J]

I think it's just part of the seat frame.

Time to get a ratchet, take out the seat, and check it out. If it's not structural for the car, that's damn well lovely!

 

[Dean J]

@peterk9 I think it is indeed #8 in the second drawing. Goes across the floor at the back of the seats.

Non-structural, other than to keep the seats in place? (It's pretty heavy duty!)

 

[Jon M]

Time to get a ratchet, take out the seat, and check it out. If it's not structural for the car, that's damn well lovely!

Looks like it also holds the rear of the center console. I didn't realize it went all the way across for both seats, but that's what the drawing is showing.