Rear Seat Delete From 2022 Maverick -- Passenger Bench Removed (Photos)

[Deleted member 6262]

Someone ask about removing the rear seat in a post, can't find it this morning. This is what I have done to get me through hunting season and until I purchase a bed cover/topper. It's not easy pee-z as someone mention, it takes a little time.

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[Chrysler]

Someone ask about removing the rear seat in a post, can't find it this morning. This is what I have done to get me through hunting season and until I purchase a bed cover/topper. It's not easy pee-z as someone mention, it takes a little time.

Thanks for sharing, I'd do the same for hunting season.... Except my truck got delayed till 3rd week November from shut downs. I'll be attempting to remove rear seat backing and bench for "Ice fishing" instead. Good luck if you are still trying to remove the back cushion/ find a way!

 

[Deleted member 6262]

Thanks for sharing, I'd do the same for hunting season.... Except my truck got delayed till 3rd week November from shut downs. I'll be attempting to remove rear seat backing and bench for "Ice fishing" instead. Good luck if you are still trying to remove the back cushion/ find a way!

Because I have not studied the owners manual I did not know that the rear seat back folds down by pulling the release strap until got into the disassembly. Once the bottom cushion is removed the remaining fasteners are exposed. I had no idea the jack was hidden behind the seat back. If I have to change a tire the dog crate has to come out. I did not see a good way to attach a flat surface sheet good in place of the seat back so I reinstalled it. The pictures show the seat back removed I think.

 

[BlueSnake77]

It's a shame that the rear seat back doesn't fold completely flat like my 2018 escape. So easy. The rear headrests are spring loaded and fold with a push of a button, then I just pull a lever by the seat bottom and they fold completely flat. Easy breezy. Guess they couldn't do something similar because of that fixed bottom storage compartment on the Maverick.

 

[Deleted member 6262]

It's a shame that the rear seat back doesn't fold completely flat like my 2018 escape. So easy. The rear headrests are spring loaded and fold with a push of a button, then I just pull a lever by the seat bottom and they fold completely flat. Easy breezy. Guess they couldn't do something similar because of that fixed bottom storage compartment on the Maver

It's a shame that the rear seat back doesn't fold completely flat like my 2018 escape. So easy. The rear headrests are spring loaded and fold with a push of a button, then I just pull a lever by the seat bottom and they fold completely flat. Easy breezy. Guess they couldn't do something similar because of that fixed bottom storage compartment on the Maverick.

Jim, a new chapter with my Maverick. Picked it up Saturday October 30th. It was raining and the truck looked great, water all beaded up on it. Took my dog out to let her run on a WMA here on Nov. 2nd and the fender wells got a little dirty. Washed it on Nov. 4th and while wiping it dry I noticed something wrong with the paint on the hood. I thought maybe it was tree sap, but after looking closer it looks like somebody spewed sand in the the clear coat while it was drying. Took it back to the dealer that day. They have a body shop there and the Body Shop Manager took pictures and is submitting them to FORD. He had term for the damage, something like residual damage from transport or some thing like that. It's on the hood, top of fenders and a little on the roof. It's looks like what ever it is pock marked the clear coat. I am calling Ford tomorrow to find out what can be done about it.

 

[BlueSnake77]

Jim, a new chapter with my Maverick. Picked it up Saturday October 30th. It was raining and the truck looked great, water all beaded up on it. Took my dog out to let her run on a WMA here on Nov. 2nd and the fender wells got a little dirty. Washed it on Nov. 4th and while wiping it dry I noticed something wrong with the paint on the hood. I thought maybe it was tree sap, but after looking closer it looks like somebody spewed sand in the the clear coat while it was drying. Took it back to the dealer that day. They have a body shop there and the Body Shop Manager took pictures and is submitting them to FORD. He had term for the damage, something like residual damage from transport or some thing like that. It's on the hood, top of fenders and a little on the roof. It's looks like what ever it is pock marked the clear coat. I am calling Ford tomorrow to find out what can be done about it.

Sorry to hear that. It's a bummer. Have to wonder if they are rushing to fill orders at this point. Think we will all have to look our trucks over really good when we get them.

 

[JASmith]

Personally, I would have just secured the crate in the back of the bed closest to the cab with straps. Back there the air should be relatively calm tucked up close, and if you have power out back you could even put a outdoor heater pad in one half of the crate under the padding (that way dog can choose whether or not to lay on it to regulate temp).

 

[Deleted member 6262]

Personally, I would have just secured the crate in the back of the bed closest to the cab with straps. Back there the air should be relatively calm tucked up close, and if you have power out back you could even put a outdoor heater pad in one half of the crate under the padding (that way dog can choose whether or not to lay on it to regulate temp).

I am with you on that option, but she is a German Shorthair Pointer and she is cold natured. Besides, I hunt by myself so it's nice to have somebody to talk to on those long drives. LOL

 

[FabMav]

Can you tell me the width and length of the wood panel. I have 2 rescue Chow Chows and wonder if they can both fit.
In the back for short rides.

 

[Deleted member 6262]

Can you tell me the width and length of the wood panel. I have 2 rescue Chow Chows and wonder if they can both fit.
In the back for short rides.

It is 2 feet by 4 feet from Home Depot. I just sanded the edges and transferred over the seat belt bolt holes.

 

[Gvmumbral]

Niiiice! I was just thinking of doing this. I havenot gotten my mav,but i was thinking of replacing both the seat and backrest for something like Goose Gear offers. Basically removing the pads on the seats so i can still lower the platform to secure the cargo and same for the backrest.

 

[Cubican]

Great info thanks for sharing

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

Personally, I would have just secured the crate in the back of the bed closest to the cab with straps. Back there the air should be relatively calm tucked up close, and if you have power out back you could even put a outdoor heater pad in one half of the crate under the padding (that way dog can choose whether or not to lay on it to regulate temp).

As a former veterinary assistant, I beg ALL of you to please keep your dog (crate or no crate) out of the beds of your trucks while driving.

 

[JASmith]

As a former veterinary assistant, I beg ALL of you to please keep your dog (crate or no crate) out of the beds of your trucks while driving.

What does being a vet assistant have to do with automotive engineering though?

Restraint is safety, and a dog outside of a crate in the cab is a projectile missile which is dangerous for both the dog and the passengers. Airbags can also deploy with enough force to kill a dog if they are positioned incorrectly outside of a crate, as they are specially designed for human range of motion under standardized seatbelts and not dogs. Confined in a transport carrier, you minimize the secondary impact forces, for the same reason we essentially strap down passengers.

Inside a crate, it really doesn't matter that much where the crate is located, as long as the crate is properly secured. If the dog isn't very small, you can more easily and securely strap down a larger crate in the bed than you can the interior, due to stronger and easily accessible anchor points. Things like not getting pet hair in the interior is just a side benefit.

 

[Dechion]

Just had a thought as I was looking at this.(well done by the way)

I wonder if two sheets of plywood joined by hinges could work for this without seat removal. I can definitely see the utility of having more storage in the back, especially if there are rarely extra passengers.

In my case I'll need to make sure the grandkids can get back there if needed so the seats have to stay, but a cover (maybe just a pair of those 2 foot by 4 foot pieces of plywood) might work as a solution that I could take out and put in the garage when not in use.

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