Power Fold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The power fold seats operate for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off. The transmission must be in park (P) and the liftgate must be open. Similar to the battery saver feature, the power rear seat disables 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off.

The power-stow seat motor assemblies rotate the LH or RH seat backrest assemblies together or separately (based on seat[s] selected). The motor assemblies contain Hall-effect sensors that indicate seat position to the SCMJ.

As the selected seat backrest folds forward, it releases the spring loaded headrest. If the head restraint is not folded prior to achieving FOLD positions, the head restraint becomes an obstruction and prevents the seat from completing the seat movement. When an obstruction is detected during any seat movement, the seat stops, reverses and returns to the previous seat position. When the obstruction has been removed the seat control switch must be pressed again to reset the request.

If the seat has been removed or repaired and/or a new SCMJ has been installed, the diagnostic scan tool must be used to allow the SCMJ to relearn the position of the affected motors. Using a diagnostic scan tool, select " SCMJ Power Fold Seat Module Learn Seat Positions" to carry out the relearn procedure.