2022 FORD EcoSport Seats Setup Instructions
Seating in the 2022 Ford EcoSport is more comfortable and flexible than ever, meeting the needs of current drivers and passengers. The seats in the EcoSport are designed with a strong focus on ergonomics and can be set up in different ways. This makes them great for both short trips and long ones. The adjustable seating positions, high-quality materials, and careful workmanship give all passengers the most support and comfort possible. The EcoSport’s flexible split-folding rear seats make it easy to adapt to any situation, whether it’s a solo trip that needs more room for cargo or a group trip that needs a lot of seats. Seating in the 2022 EcoSport is more than just a place to sit. It offers a flexible and comfortable cabin that makes driving and riding better as a whole.
Seats Setup
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline the seatback too far as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seatbelt, resulting in serious injury in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Do not place objects higher than the top of the seat backrest. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these guidelines:
- Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. Do not recline the seatback more than 30 degrees.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable.
- Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm) between your breastbone and the airbag cover.
- Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
- Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
- Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt over the center of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving.
Note
Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving position before adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to its highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraint
The front seat head restraint consists of:
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- A An energy absorbing head restraint.
- B Two steel stems.
- C Guide sleeve adjust and unlock button.
- D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraint
The rear seat outermost head restraint consists of
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- A An energy absorbing head restraint.
- B Two steel stems.
- C Guide sleeve adjust and unlock button.
- D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
- E Fold button.
Rear Seat Center Head Restraint
The rear center head restraint consists of
- A An energy absorbing head restraint.
- B Two steel stems.
- C Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
- Press and hold button C.
- Push the head restraint down.
Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint
The front head restraint tilts for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following:
- Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving or riding position.
- Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted position.
Folding the Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraint
- Press and hold button E.
- Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Removing the Head Restraint
Removing the Front Seat Head Restraint and the Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraint
- Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
- Press and hold buttons C and D.
- Pull the head restraint up.
Removing the Rear Seat Center Head Restraint
- Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
- Press and hold buttons C.
- Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatback too far as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seatbelt, resulting in serious injury in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seat backrest before returning it to the original position. Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that it has fully latched after returning the seat backrest to its original position. An unlatched seat may become dangerous if you stop suddenly or have a crash.
WARNING: Make sure the seat fully locks into place by rocking it backward and forward. Not securing the seat into the locked position can be dangerous in a crash and could cause serious personal injury or death.
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward
Adjusting the Lumbar Support 
Adjusting the Height of the Driver’s Seat
Recline Adjustment
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s seatbelt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a crash.
Adjust the Lumbar Support
Adjust the Seat Back Recliner
Adjust Four Way Position 
REAR SEATS
Flip and Fold Seat 
With the seat unoccupied, lift the cushion and then fold down the seat back.
Lifting the Seat Cushion
WARNING: Do not use the bench seats as a bed when your vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: When folding or unfolding the seats, take care not to get your fingers caught between the seat backrest and seat frame. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place any objects on a folded seat. Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious personal injury.
Insert your hand into the pull-strap on the cushion, lift upward on the cushion to flip it forward.
Lowering the Seat Cushion
WARNING
Make sure that the seat backrests are secure and fully locked in their catches.
Note
When lowering the cushion, make sure no foreign objects are trapped underneath.
Lower the seat cushion to the full-down position.
Folding the Seatback Down
Note: Do not attempt to fold the rear seat backrest forward before flipping the seat cushion up and out from underneath it.
Note: When folding the seatback, make sure no foreign objects are trapped underneath.
Note: Do not attempt to fold the rear seat backrest forward before lowering the head restraints. See Head Restraints (page 109).
Before folding the rear row seats, fold the head restraint down by pushing the button located on the side of the head restraint.
When the seatback is in the upright and locked position, depress the back-latch release button.
Fold the seatback forward until it rests on the head restraints.
Folding the Seatback Upright
WARNING: When unfolding the seat, make sure that the seatbelts are not trapped behind the seat.
Note: Make sure that the seat cushion and backrests are secure and fully locked in their catches.
With the seat free of foreign objects, lift the seatback upright.
Secure the seatback in a fully upright and latched position, the latches will be secured to the side-pillar mounted strikers.
Rear Seat Armrest 
Fold the armrest down to use the armrest.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING: Use caution when using the heated seat if you are unable to feel pain to your skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions. The heated seat could cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anything on the seat that blocks the heat, for example a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharp objects into the seat cushion or seat backrest. This could damage the heated seat element and cause it to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
Do not do the following
- Place heavy objects on the seat.
- Operate the heated seat if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
- Operate the heated seats unless the engine is running. Doing so can cause the battery to lose charge.
Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights.
FAQs
The 2022 Ford EcoSport can normally accommodate up to five people.
The EcoSport has a typical two-row setup with a front row and a back row of seats.
Yes, the EcoSport’s front seats do have adjustments.
Leather-trimmed seats are often available on higher model levels of the EcoSport.
Yes, the rear seats can be folded down in a split-folding configuration to increase cargo space.
Heated seats are typically available as an option on higher trim levels of the 2022 EcoSport.
A power-adjustable driver’s seat is available on various EcoSport grades, adding convenience.
The 2022 EcoSport does not come equipped with memory seat settings as standard equipment.
The EcoSport most likely has LATCH connectors for fastening child safety seats in the backseats.
Yes, the 2022 EcoSport normally ships with a bench seat arrangement in the back.
The rear seats may offer a limited amount of recline for increased passenger comfort.
The load capacity varies, however the EcoSport may provide a significant boost in cargo space when the rear seats are folded down.
The 2022 EcoSport does not often come with ventilated seats.
The headrests can typically be adjusted for height and tilt, enhancing comfort and safety for passengers.
The EcoSport’s rear seats aren’t normally made to be folded down to add more storage space. However, they can be folded down to make room for larger objects.
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Useful Links
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