How To Fold Down The Backseat On a Ford F150 Extended Cab

[@williamorights4374]

You should rename this "Watch This First". I looked at so many videos where the seat-back moved out when the seat bottom is up (mine doesn't). I finally gave up after 2 hours, and then I found your video. A few minutes later I had it open! Thank you Very much!

[@DudeRV]

Great suggestion! I am glad my little video help you sort it out! thanks for watching and subbing!

[@bustedhuntertv1110]

Sir you are a fucking legend. I just spent an hour messing around with mine just to realize that the release tab is inside of the bracket. You are the only one who showed that. God bless you. Pro patria!

[@DudeRV]

I am most glad to have helped you! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@chrisdewitt5527]

Well, it was harder to the right video than it was to fix the problem. Finally, somebody that talked about a 2021 F-150. It still wasn't easy, but I got it done. Thanks.

[@DudeRV]

I am so glad that me little video help you out! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@atchmon902]

Thanks you! I been yanking on the two black straps on mine for the last hour, and went thru the same videos that don't show how to actually do it, until I got to yours.

[@DudeRV]

Man I feel your PAIN! Im so glad I could help! Please like a subscribe! LOL! thanks for watching!

[@joelgardner1181]

We worked for about three hours watching videos and trying to get my seat down. After watching your video it took about two minutes, because you showed the release is inside the bracket. Great information.

[@DudeRV]

I know exactly where you are coming from! that is exactly the same pointless struggle that I went through! and the number one reason that I made this video! Thanks a whole bunch for watching! and thanks even more for subscribing! I truly appreciate you!

[@DudeRV]

what kind of thing? sub wolfer? thanks for watching!

[@bobskinner6107]

Thank you for your service. Always good to see a fellow vet on You Tube.

[@DudeRV]

You are most welcome thank you for the kind for the kind words and most of all thank you for watching for watching!

[@jaadow77]

This video gave me the clearest picture of what I'm fishing around for to fold down the seat backs. Thanks!

[@DudeRV]

You are most welcome!

[@RayzGarage]

THANK YOU! I tried so hard to figure it out. It has to be done to put a decent seat cover on the rear back. Figured it out in seconds after watching you. You made my day! 👍

[@DudeRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@4nascar17]

That is a cool trick. I've been figuring out my new F250. Congrats on the13k subscribers. And your new haircut. Thanks, BB

[@DudeRV]

Haircut? Im thinking that twice a year should be good but Yappy does not agree, not sure why! Im loving that Lariat you now have! Buster will be riding in style!

[@4nascar17]

@@DudeRV LOL took me longer to figure out the fog lights than it did the remote start. Buster loves the heated/ac passenger seat. Yappy is the boss. We all know that. Haha

[@johnmcmillan6200]

You the MAN! I would have struggled for hours then gave up thinking the pin was on the outside of the bracket. Thank you !!!

[@DudeRV]

I did struggle for hours and said many a bad word but I was not going to let it best me! I am so glad I could help and thanks for watching!

[@davidking4525]

After trying repeatedly to do this I took my truck to the Ford dealer and the service advisor couldn’t figure it out either. Thanks for your simple video.

[@DudeRV]

That is so funny! The Service manager could not figure it out! 😂 I am so glad I could help! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@steveschultz300]

I think you are referring to a certain company that makes an anodized do-hicky that costs about $29.00.
Yeah, I have been futzing with that back seat on a 2014 for over a year. And then I watched that companies video.....SHAZAM!!!! It worked! So now I'm going to take that latch off, drill a hole into the "button" and thread some paracord into it, similar to your coat hanger idea.

[@DudeRV]

I think there are a couple of companies selling those clip things. So glad you were successful! thanks for watching!

[@steveschultz300]

@@DudeRV Well, I did it. I was concerned that the button/pin was stainless or something hard. Nope, drilled it out to 1/8 inch; slicker then snot on a doorknob! Put a split ring into the hole, threaded some paracord onto it and tied it to the head rest. Sha-Zam! It works! Now I'm staring at the back wall of the truck, wondering what I need to rig up for storage. Any ideas on holders? I don't want to drill into the wall....yet.

[@DudeRV]

@@steveschultz300 Dude! you are way over my head! I just dropped my jumper cables, tow straps and road flairs back there and have not even thought much about it since! LOL!! Please post a video if you do something cool back there!

[@claysattazahn8322]

Bravo Zulu shipmate. I watched far too many RUclips videos that did not help. Your explanation was spot-on, and I too am going to modify for easy access in the future. I wish that your video had popped up sooner, as it would have saved me so much time and frustration. Even the Ford dealership told me that the seat doesn't fold down. I'll be sure to demonstrate on my next visit to their service department.

[@DudeRV]

Yes sir, I know how you feel! That is why I made the video! that design is so stupid! I am glad I could help! Thanks for your service and thanks a whole bunch for watching!

[@douglascooper2338]

Thanks, Dude! I had gone to my dealership and they had no idea. So, followed your advice and after a few hours found the latch and the seat fell forward. I improvised a hook to open with a clothes hanger so I could open the seat again easily but also had to improvise a ‘pull’ to be able lock the latch from below because, for some reason, it wouldn’t engage to lock when pushed close on my 2019 f150 xlt SuperCab. Nonetheless, I am delighted to have sorted it and found a little extra storage space. Thanks for your work, Dude!

[@DudeRV]

you might try a little lube on the latch also check the spring to see if it is still holding tension. I am glad to have helped! thanks for watching!

[@houndsmanone4563]

I have a 2011 F-150 extended cab and had some frustration finding and unsnapping the rear seat latch but your video made it perfectly clear to use a "secret wand" then I made my own latch release mechanism. Your video answered my questions. Super congrats on your successful career in the Navy. I've made numerous Med-Float deployments aboard Navy ships while stationed at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC. Be safe in your travels and thanks again for the informative video. Big thumbs-up given to show appreciation and support. Oh and I wish you a Happy belated Navy birthday (Oct 13th). 10 Novenber marks our Marine Corps birthday. 👍🏽🤠 10/14/23

[@DudeRV]

Thank you for your service! I hope and pray that the water issue has not affected you. Some of my best friends were from the Mar-Det. Marines were way more fun to spend liberty with! I am so glad my little video has help you solve the stupid puzzle that Ford presented us with! Thanks for watching and I look forward to crossing paths with you some day!

[@scottyoung8731]

Thanks man! I was searching all over the back till I saw your video, funny thing though I just tried it on my 2022 supercab and there was a strap already connected. Reached down with channel locks and released it. I added a short piece of rope and done. Keep on trucking bro.....

[@DudeRV]

Glad I could help!? well sort of help! LOL! so glad that they have decided to include the strap! Thanks for watching!

[@scweeeker1]

Glad i found ur posts… have been trying to unlatch my seat for last 3 mornings b4 it gets too toasty here in Florida… gonna get my trusty miracle wand out tomorrow and try it again after watching ur video… wish me luck

[@DudeRV]

You can do it! Just knowing that there is a bracket in the way makes it all better! Thanks for watching!

[@scweeeker1]

Eureka I DID IT! Thanks to ur video, greatly appreciated

[@DudeRV]

@@scweeeker1 You ROCK! funny how something so simple has to be so difficult! they put a pull tab on the passenger side why not the drivers side? must be an engineering thing

[@MichaelJayCurtis]

Thank you sir, and your service❤

[@DudeRV]

You are Very welcome! Thanks for your support and thanks a bunch for watching!

[@brandonodonnell2307]

Dude thank you. I have a 2017 Ford F-250 extended cab with the same exact rear seats like yours. the ole wrench trick worked like a charm!!!

[@DudeRV]

Glad it helped! thanks so much for watching!

[@andred7415]

Ill have to remember that for when the carseats are gone and that's accessible. Great fix

[@DudeRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronniecalhoun1304]

thank you
i haven't tried it yet but I am after sending this.
it was a delight listening to you, you mentioned all the bs i was going through
thank you young man 😁

[@DudeRV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@larrymon62]

The info about the latch being INSIDE the two outer bracket rails is crucial to releasing the latch with a box-end wrench! Thanks for including that little tidbit! As far as extending the release pull, all I did was use bailing wire. I looped it over the latch pin, then twisted to form a loop around the pin. Then continued to twist the wire up towards the top of the seat. Then I used the original little strap Ford had on there and twisted the 2 ends around it to use as the finger pull. To keep it up and accessible I just ran a 6" strip of Velcro hook horizontally over the strap on that fuzzy material on the back of the seat. It keeps it there when you slam the seat back into position.

[@DudeRV]

Sounds like you got it figured out! Great job! those bracket rails really kicked my butt for well over and hour! Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!

[@btraker]

3:57 The latched sliding bolt is inside the slide mechanism, not even BuiltRight has that note in their install video! Thank you so much for that nugget of wisdom!

[@DudeRV]

funny how that one little piece of info is left out on every video! glad I could help!

[@philipheadrick2]

Thanks for the video, i finally got my seat down ..

[@DudeRV]

what a pain in the butt that little latch is! LOL I hope my little video helped! thanks for watching!!

[@elizamae1000]

Do you have a video showing what the strap is connected to on the passenger side of my f150, because my strap came a loose and I can’t get passenger side back down ,like you I’ve watch several and they all show drivers side but not the passenger side thanks

[@DudeRV]

So sorry but I do not have a video for that. Thanks for watching!

[@nolanb7150]

Thank you!!! Like the heavy-duty wire idea also. Next on the list is to see (hear) if the rattle is back behind the seat or not.

[@DudeRV]

You are most welcome! I hope you find the rattle! Thanks for watching!

[@davekatzer2272]

Good info. On my 2015 Lariat the driver side bottom back seat stays up but you have to push hard. It also has a release handle that I didn't see on yours.

[@DudeRV]

our seat bottoms lock up and are released with a handle on the side that looks like a "seat back" handle. Thanks for watching!!

[@organicform]

Finally a thorough how to. Thanks for explaining the physics of it!

[@DudeRV]

Glad it was helpful! sad thing is that something so simple required so much effort and explanation from so many different people!

[@adkmeg4657]

Four hours over two days and we finally got the blinking seat back down. Couldn’t have done it without your video! Almost couldn’t do it even then. What a crappy set up. Ford should know better.

[@DudeRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@hasanqaiser]

Thank you Dude. Awesome to watch you on youtube.

[@DudeRV]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!!

[@josephdex1160]

You are THE MAN! I would have NEVER figured this out on my own!

[@DudeRV]

Thanks for the kind words and I am so glad this helped you! thanks for watching!

[@franksmith1687]

Thank you, Thank you...
I only spent an hr before I found your video. Lol
So you saved me at least a hr.

[@DudeRV]

Glad I could help! I feel your pain! I think I spent more time watching videos that never mentioned the one thing, that damn bracket that locks you out! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@marccrouch9283]

Thanks Dude RV ! Your video explained that the post was inside the bracket. I’d seen other videos, but they didn’t tell that bit of info, and they were all for the crew cabs where the seats are a bit different. The others did not explain the procedure as well as you. Love having the extra storage space. Thanks again! Keep on truckin !

[@DudeRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks so much for watching and subbing!

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Excellent video! I'll give it a try shortly.

[@DudeRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@psjr1]

Thanks for the great video. Mine had a very short strap attached from the factory that I knocked off trying to grasp it. With my endoscope I was able to get a wrench on it. Why Ford didn't do something better is beyond me, maybe on the 2036 models?

[@DudeRV]

Glad it helped! We will never understand why designers do silly things. Thanks for watching!

[@Tsiri09]

I have small hands, but that tiny little button would drive me to distraction. Thank you so much. If I get a truck like this, the closet will have one less hanger and I'll have a pull that will keep me happy.

[@DudeRV]

Hopefully when you buy yours the fix will already have been added! thanks for watching!!

[@billloughman3666]

Excellent job and thank you Dude

[@jdwht2455]

Dang but I do miss my '11 F350 that had a nice lever to release that back seat. Unfortunately that truck went down the road to Copart. The replacement is an F150 with the @#$% no latch handles. You have just saved my neighbors a bunch of strong language. Thanks😎👍
Just a quick update - got mine open as noted but forgot to say how. I have a very late build (September) 2019 F150 Super cab which actually seems to have some 2020 parts. There is a pull tab on the release pin which will not let you put a box end wrench over it. I made up a tool using a 10-12 inch piece of 1/8" round stock I had on hand, bent one end, about an inch long 90 degrees then bent the other end, about 2" also at 90* for a handle of sorts. I was able to slide the shorter end into that tab's loop. A quick yank and it came open. Right now I just have a piece of cord on that latch loop but when (IF?) it warms up, I'll do something better.

[@DudeRV]

I am so glad I could come to the rescue! You are most welcome and thanks for watching!

[@saiyanprince989]

Well hot damn sir. That helps a bunch.

[@DudeRV]

glad my little video helped!

[@aitzaortiz9567]

You're a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@DudeRV]

You're welcome! So glad I could help!

[@Meganticpools]

Thanks for the video. I'm not sure how long it would have taken me to figure that out on my own!

[@DudeRV]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyduncan3654]

You can get a mod kit that installs a pull. You can also drill a hole in the pin then put a ring in it then then tie paracord to that then to the head rest. My dad has the same truck.

[@jameshudson9479]

I’ll check on my 2004 ,and let you know! Thanks

[@DudeRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@stoggy4839]

if you put some wire extending from the bottom of your current wire it would hold the other end up for you when you close the seat.

[@drewhynes673]

OMG - Thank You!

[@DudeRV]

You're welcome!

[@tonypugh6764]

Thanks for the pain reliever

[@DudeRV]

😂You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@elizamae1000]

I found it there is a lever on my 2017 f 150 that the strap hooks on to and pulls toward front passenger seat not like the hook up on the driver side

[@DudeRV]

I glad to hear that you sorted it out! sorry for the delay in reply, we are traveling and shooting some video. thanks for watching!

[@nick-trish]

Thanks! I finally found a supercab vid!!! I hate freaking crewcabs with a passion! Crewcabs are poser trucks!

[@DudeRV]

I am not a fan of the crew cab either! You are most welcome and thanks for watching!

[@masonthight8878]

Thanks I'm going to try if it will work on 1997 F150 Navy Veteran

[@DudeRV]

I have no idea if this will work on a 97! please let us know here if it does! Thanks for watching!

[@cook06vegas]

Thank you

[@DudeRV]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@robertwiedemann2413]

Thanks!

[@DudeRV]

Thank You!! I am so glad I was able to help you out! thanks for watching!

[@rodneywinstead2739]

Thank you.

[@DudeRV]

I am so glad I could help! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@abdielgaray]

Many thanks dear Dude,

[@DudeRV]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@christopherconlon4360]

I have been trying to find a way to get my back seat down for the last 5 years, no joke. I have bloodied my hand so many times trying to reach it behind on search of a mechanism of some kind.
I have a 07 f150 lariat supercab. I am going to give this a shot for the 100th time. If anyone has any recommendations, please reply.
Also, what will happen if I remove the factory sub box under the back seat? Will I lose all sound? I really hate that box being there..

[@DudeRV]

I have no idea if the setup is the same for the 07, I hope this helps! AS for the sub, you will loose your bass tones if you remove it but there will still me some from the remaining speakers just not very much. thanks for watching!

[@CampingFamily]

Definately think the Ford engineers could have thought that through a little better. Now makes me think how my F350 flips that seat down lol...Hmmmm Happy Camping!!

[@DudeRV]

I am wondering if there was really any thinking going on! If your 350 has a split back seat, you have the same option.

[@rvlebeau]

Good Work DUDE!

[@DudeRV]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@DM-fs9zg]

Well that's kind of odd and crazy, why would they have not put some type of accessible handle? But who knows with automakers. My Silverado has a big tray under the seat and the bottom just flips up. Another thing with those is the cabin filter, we have nine of those F150's for service trucks, you have to rip trim off and remove the glove box every time to change it, well you know the plastic isn't gonna pop off but so many times without damaging it, why not make it accessible lol.

[@DudeRV]

AH to be an engineer! make decisions that will affect millions of peoples lives but never take into consideration those millions of people only the data. thanks for watching!!

[@thebillmasta3236]

What year is your truck because I’ve been trying on my f150 and I still haven’t been able to get it and I’m wondering if it’s a different year/model, mine is a 2011 XLT supercab? I feel like it should be roughly the same and your truck looks the same as mine, but I’m not sure?

[@DudeRV]

White Lighting is a 2018. I really dont know if the set up is the same. Im so sorry I cant be of more help!

[@dwgibson2000]

put years 2009+ in title so people don't have to search through a million videos to find theirs

[@DudeRV]

actually this hack works on more years than that. thanks for watching!

[@lyf45mo]

I used a long box end wrench to get the latch open,and hooked up the strap that was back there ,but now it won't latch back up!
Not sure why yet!

[@DudeRV]

Did you get it to latch? Thanks for watching!

[@lyf45mo]

I took Fords little device off and it now latches,so I will either have to buy one of the after market devices or drill a hole in the pin and use a wire!@@DudeRV

[@DudeRV]

I vote for wire!

[@lancestevens6707]

Thanks buddy

[@DudeRV]

You are most welcome thanks for watching

[@christilopez9630]

Ummm, yeah doesn't work on my end with exact problem, and my hands are tiny...the tool nor my hands fit back there to slide ANYWHERE behind that area.

[@DudeRV]

Im sorry to hear that you are struggling with it! I know I did too! thanks for stopping by!

[@RayzGarage]

Add F-150 rear seat cover to your title, thanx Dude!

[@DudeRV]

Thanks for the idea! and Thanks for watching!

[@wg5768]

Ford should have put a release strap on these seats from the factory! Or,at least show us in the owners manual how to do it.

[@DudeRV]

Something! Anything would be an improvement! Thanks for watching!

[@felipecarrillo1452]

The magic wand believe it or not

[@DudeRV]

If only I had known that I needed a magic wand when I started this quick little project!! Thanks for watching!!

[@hrf2710]

Have u thought about gluing a magnet on the back to hold that wire you added?

[@DudeRV]

I had not though of that! what an excellent suggestion! thanks for watching!

[@mfsolutions]

Saved me much frustration! BUT I want to know what you are planning for your supercab and overlanding!

[@DudeRV]

Well to be honest I have had two other large projects show up that has forced the F150 build out onto the back burner. WE bought 10 acres of forest in east Texas to build out a whole new RV home base and Yappy has decided that she want to build out a Transit. SOOOO the F150 is on hold for now. I am glad that my little video help you out and thanks for watching!

[@mfsolutions]

@@DudeRV I had a Nissan NV200 cargovan up til a few weeks ago and had used it informally for 6 years. I found a North Ridge Vee Tent box for the roof (factory roof rail mounts were great!) and all until my son hit a guard rail... now I am back to the drawing board with the F150 Supercab. I was a an auto supplier here (Princess Auto) and found two slide out cargo boxes (also by North Ridge) I will take out the double rear seat and mount one on that side (comes with a fridge slider) and the other will fit on the passenger side in front of the single seat. really hand since the drawers are 24" deep so I can bolt them in and then pull out the drawers when I need to access camping gear that I don't want in the back of the ford (unpacking and repacking)! They are discontinued so you may be able to pick some up... they have a full kitchen drawer that might work nice with the Transit and provide a support for a bed.

[@DudeRV]

@@mfsolutions Stupid guardrails always jumping out infront of people! That is some great info! North Ridge is a retailer or manufacture? I just received an email saying that due to supply chain issues they have yet to start production on our van, but we are almost ready to put our house on the market and get on with the Barndo build.

[@mfsolutions]

@@DudeRV Here is there US website... looks like they distribute and brand/rebrand overland camping things like the kitchen and cargo drawers. They are not weight conscious so you have to be careful with the transit GVWR... I found for my Nissan NV200 steel undermount desk drawers were very light and great for a kitchen... I got mine for $10 at a used office supply store.

[@DudeRV]

@@mfsolutions Sweet! only problem is that Google or RUclips is filtering out the website! ARGHH! reach out to me at [e-mail] Thanks so very much!

[@danster4713]

I just found your video after watching others for one hour and thought "ok this is the one, my problem is gone" ... Sadly, mine is probably a very limited model with the "We`re going to make you go crazy" release of backseat mechanism! I can`t even put a sheet of paper behind the seat. The only place that could have something go in from the top is blocked by a black plastic part. I tried moving this, prying this. Nothing works. It`s s 2010 with the same doors option.

[@danster4713]

yeah. It`s because 2010 are like the 2006 for this. Just found it here ruclips.net/video/5cadt0N4M5g/видео.html

[@DudeRV]

Im so sorry my video did not help you! I think it is really stupid for the Ford designers to not have that space easily accessible. I glad you found an answer!

[@briansteele398]

Makes no sense that they would make a truck back seat like that.

[@DudeRV]

That could be said about a whole lot of things they do! Thanks for watching!

[@taylorarnold1213]

I somehow accidentally pulled the seats down like you showed and now I can’t get them to lock back in place. Any advice?

[@DudeRV]

check to see if the latch is open, if the latch is open spray a little WD40 on it then slam the seat back firmly. hope that helps! thanks for watching!

[@taylorarnold1213]

@@DudeRV the latch was open, but I’ll try the WD40, thanks!

[@DudeRV]

@@taylorarnold1213 there may be an alignment issue.

[@49lucky]

Once they go up how do u get them BACK DOWN

[@DudeRV]

I dont understand what you are asking.

[@49lucky]

I put my back seats up so I can carry something big on my 2021 Ford f150 now the seats won't go down so u can sit on them??

[@49lucky]

The book doesn't even say it

[@DudeRV]

@@49lucky On my truck you have to pull the handle on the end of the seat forward/down

[@Itsjustdom_]

There is literally no space at all behind my rear seat, and my head ready don’t have the buttons to fold them

[@DudeRV]

Im sorry to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@ahenseda]

Holy Cacamole! Someone who speaks english and is not full of caca in the pants! Thank you so much for that expert explanation with a view!!!

[@DudeRV]

so glad I was able to help! thanks for watching and subbing!

[@frankclit3533]

If I have this car people 😒 think me rich in my country. Its my dream car ford f150 .

[@DudeRV]

very cool. thanks for watching!

[@rabbi7933]

I went through this. Figured it all out then never touched it again.

[@DudeRV]

That is funny! I have stuffed all of my bug out and emergency gear into that space. Truly surprising how much space is back there! thanks for watching and most of all thanks for being The Paterion!

[@rabbi7933]

@@DudeRV best money I ever spent. 👍👍👍👍

[@BryanL420]

Ty

[@DudeRV]

You are most welcome!

[@arkyump]

Crap, I didn't know that EITHER seat opened.

[@DudeRV]

learn something new everyday!

[@lancesouth1101]

didn't work for me not enough room to even get my hand down in between the back seat

[@DudeRV]

I have never been able to get more that my fingers back there until I found the latch with the wrench. Thanks for watching!

[@lancesouth1101]

@@DudeRV had to remove the entire back seat to do it .found the latch handle that had fallen between the seats, attached it still didn't work. but I was able to remove seat. but I can't use it everyday . it's an XL base model that's the problem I think they're all like (XL's) that

[@kirkschreier2369]

What year truck????

[@DudeRV]

mine is a 2018 my understanding is that this works for years back to at least 2013.

[@jessedover6175]

Please learn how to get to the point.

[@DudeRV]

considering my video is shorter than most on this topic I think I did pretty good. thanks for watching!

[@randlerandolph5909]

Considering that the method you discribing doesn't apply to all F series pick-ups, your video will be more helpful if you could of included the year model of your truck. Thanks anyway.