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The Explorer, a mid-size sports utility vehicle manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, has experienced a variety of issues related to its third-row seating. These problems vary from minor inconveniences to major issues that may pose safety concerns and necessitate the replacement of the entire seat.

Seat Wont Elevate

Most Ford Explorers are equipped with power seating. Power seating allows the user to adjust the seat to meet their individual preferences through the push of a button, permitting the user to raise, lower or move their seat forward or backward. When the seat will not elevate, a common culprit is a bad motor gear. Over time, the motor that is responsible for allowing the seat raise or move forward or backward may become worn, causing failure of the motor to operate properly. When this occurs, it is oftentimes necessary for the motor to be replaced in order for the seat to operate properly.

Heated Seats

The Ford Explorer also offered heated seats on both driver and passenger seats. While heated seats can be an added luxury, heated seats that fail to work properly can sometimes present a safety hazard. In order to operate the heat feature on the Ford Explorer, the user must push the heat activation button located on the instrument panel on the side of the seat. To turn the heat option off, the button should be pressed again. If the heat fails to shut off, this may indicate a wiring issue that is preventing the heat option from deactivating. Heated seats that fail to shut off on command can lead to serious burns and may need to be replaced in order to prevent harm.

Seats Wont Fold

Another common problem with Ford Explorer third row seating is seats that will not fold down into the floor in order to create a cargo area. When this occurs, a common culprit is head rests that are not folded down enough to allow the seat to collapse. Pulling the black tab forward under both headrests should allow the headrest to fold down completely. From there, try to fold the seats down as usual. If the seats fail to fold after ensuring that your headrests are fully folded, this may indicate a problem with the release, which will need to be inspected by a certified mechanic to determine whether or not the seat is repairable or will need to be replaced.

Replacing the bulb in the high mount taillight on the rear of your 2000 Nissan Altima can help to prevent a rear end collision. It allows following drivers to notice your braking sooner. The high mount brake light contains two 921 bulbs and replacements are at any auto parts store, department store or the dealer. Changing the bulbs will only take a couple minutes and does not require tools.

Instructions

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Climb into the back seat of your Altima and locate the third brake light housing on the rear package deck. Grasp the edges of the third brake light assembly and push it toward the rear of the car using light, even pressure. Do not push so hard that you break the glass.

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Lift up on the housing, removing it from the rear deck. There are wires under the housing so do not pull it to far out or you will damage the wiring.

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Turn the housing so you can access the bulbs and pull them straight out of the sockets. Install new 21 bulbs.

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Position the light housing, pushing it slightly forward and down and slide it back. The housing will lock in place.