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Search results for query: bench seat

  1. 2020FordRaptor

    2026 Order banks open!

    I’m very curious about the AWD needing the bench seat, it doesn’t say that in the order guide, so it’s interesting the online configurator is making you do that.
  2. M

    How-To: Swap Bench 2nd row to Captains Chairs with Console

    ...from captains chairs is the lack of the middle armrests. My kids don't mind. Does give more room for passing through. If i need the bench seat, i remove the 3rd row floormat, and reinstall the center bench again. Takes me about 15-20 mins to do. Longest part is the stupid buckle and...
  3. 2020FordRaptor

    How-To: Swap Bench 2nd row to Captains Chairs with Console

    Just an FYI, the bench seat wouldn’t match the rest of the seats in your XLT.
  4. M

    Removing second row seats

    I also removed the middle seat from my bench. You have to remove the seat belt receiver from the middle seat and plug it into the harness. I did this and just taped it up and tucked it under one of the side seats with a zip tie. That will get rid of the warnings. It's not hard. T50 torx for...
  5. Exist2Resist

    Removing second row seats

    I have the 22 St with the bench seat, and we have a new arrival next week so I had to move my daughters child seat to the back row, but I also wanted a clear path back there for her. My experience is different; after I removed the middle 2nd row seat I only get the "rear belt monitor fault...
  6. M

    removing 2nd row seats

    ...but it was the only way. You cannot jump the harness connector. Won’t work and may damage ECU. not aware of there being airbags in the 2nd row. My guess is the wiring you are seeing for the two outer seats is for the power fold function. Bench seats don’t have this but the captains chairs do.
  7. M

    2026 Order banks open!

    Just built out a Platinum on Ford.com and it does appear that Bench seat is no longer an option.
  8. B

    2026 Order banks open!

    Sad to say, the delete button has been a thing since the 21 ST's, only the 20's came with extra options or standard items that were never brought back again The 25 Platinum was always available with the bench with the 2.3 engine, unless it was removed sometime later in 25?
  9. M

    removing 2nd row seats

    Here’s a pic. bought some knock-off floor mats for a 6-seater and it perfectly covered the gap in the middle left By pulling the middle bench seat. This was supposed to be temporary, but the family likes it this way. I have the middle seat bench buckle zip-tied under the driver's side seat...
  10. SilentShadow

    removing 2nd row seats

    Can you pls Picture of this, i would interested how its look like when the middle seat is out of the bench. mfg
  11. M

    removing 2nd row seats

    I pulled the middle seat out of my bench for more space. Issue is with the seat belt buckles. When you disconnect them, it causes errors with the seat belt monitoring system so you'll get warnings on the dash. If temporary, don't worry about it. If this is a long term thing, you'll need to...
  12. P

    Might sign for new ST tomorrow, but hate the 2nd row captains chairs.

    Damnit! Go figure. Insurance totaled my vehicle and I have my rental until the middle of this week so I’m kinda rushed. That depresses me lol
  13. 2020FordRaptor

    Might sign for new ST tomorrow, but hate the 2nd row captains chairs.

    For 2026 the ST will have the bench seat available.
  14. P

    Might sign for new ST tomorrow, but hate the 2nd row captains chairs.

    ...(I’m an audio guy) Great feeling steering wheel. Nice and thick. Handling is kinda sporty and aggressive Nice purr to the engine Cons: No bench seat for second row No cargo cover for the rear I‘m forced to get a third row when I don’t need one. You see a ton of them on the road. I prefer...
  15. S

    FS 3W 3rd Row Floormat - Free Pay Shipping

    3W sent me the wrong 3rd row mat multiple times. Free if you’ll pay the shipping costs. 3W says they fit a 20-25 Explorer with Bench seat. I have 2 I don’t need. I’d rather not throw them out. In Toledo, OH if you are local to me. EDIT: MATS ARE GONE! THANKS!
  16. M

    2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    well that’s an interesting move. I wonder the reasoning behind that? Looks like ‘26 ST gets bench seat and additional wheel options? Curious to see what those are
  17. C

    2026 Order banks open!

    So side window shades are back? ST key Fob is back? Power Steering column adjust is back? etc., etc.. These and more were deleted mid through the 25's. Is everything back for 26'??
  18. R

    2026 Order banks open!

    So far I’m not seeing anything deleted from the ST on the order guide other than some dealer installed options. door keypad is a factory option again along with bench seat on ST and Platinum is available again Marsh Gray and Space white being available on all trims is the huge change!
  19. M

    81 days at dealer for our 21 ExpST... Well crap, it needs to go back.

    I have a bench seat in my '23 ST as well. Didn't like it at first but now it's grown on me. Sorry to get OT. OP, I feel for you. No idea how a tech could drive 50 miles and not notice something like that banging around. Easy answer is nobody drove it.
  20. R

    81 days at dealer for our 21 ExpST... Well crap, it needs to go back.

    Nice. I thought that stopped in 21 from the info I'd read. Kind of wondering if the clunking/banging/binding-up sounds in the front driver's side is due to them getting the spring clocked incorrectly upon reassembly? It had h&r lowering springs on it (along with the lethal performance bbk)...


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