Back seat not latching? Surely this is a simple fix....anyone else have this issue?

[Old Fart]

I took the rear seats out completely, nice storage space and don't have to worry about people wanting rides.....don't rag me about the color scheme, wifey had the plaid and I thought the field of stars would be too dark for the whole area. Upholstery fabric is $150+ per yard.

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[FriscoTXJoe]

Yep I gave it a 6 out of 10 push and it's latched. Thanks

I can latch that back seat in 4 out of 10 push strength.

(Now you say, I can latch that back seat in 3 out of 10 strength.)

I reply "Latch that seat back" and you win a prize.

 

[jpv74]

I can latch that back seat in 4 out of 10 push strength.

(Now you say, I can latch that back seat in 3 out of 10 strength.)

I reply "Latch that seat back" and you win a prize.

Thats good game right there.

 

[TribeFan]

Put the palm of your hand on the front of the seat directly in front of the latch, then slam it with follow-through. It will work itself in.

Thank you so much for this tip. I recently took possession of my new 2024 Maverick and was pissed because I needed to use a ridiculous amount of force and repeat slammings of the rear seat back in effort to get the latch to catch. In fact the only way I could get it to latch was to sit in the back seat and lean back. I was all set to take it back to the dealer but figured I would try and find the answer here on mavericktruckclub.com. I saw the where others were adding shims to the catch loop and thought that would maybe be the solution. However, I happened to see your post and I went out to test your method and damn, it works first time every time, smooth as butter. Hand placement is key!!! Thank you sir!

 

[joetoeman]

Just happened to check behind the rear seat but realized the rear seat is not latching. I tried pushing pretty hard but no luck. Anyone else having this issue?

Just slam it. I tried pushing hard on mine but slamming it like a door works fine. I think you want it tight so no rattling. You put washers in it might become a little loose.

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