Why are the Third Row PowerFold Seats not working in my 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

Some 2025 model year Lincoln Navigator owners may experience an issue in which the third-row seats do not respond to the vehicle's power seat buttons. If your vehicle is having this concern, refer to the troubleshooting steps below.

The Third Row PowerFold seats* allow you to automatically fold the vehicle's third-row seats to different positions using the vehicle's power seat buttons. See your Owner's Manual for more information about the Third Row PowerFold seats feature, if needed.

Restoring the Third-Row Seat Functionality

  1. Remove anything from the second- and third-row seats that may physically block the third-row seats from folding.
  2. Slide the second-row seats all the way forward. 
  3. Start your vehicle. 
  4. Open the liftgate.

  5. Press and hold the center button (folds both third-row seats) within the power seat button panel for up to 1 minute. Within that minute, the seats should move and then stop.

    Third row seating PowerFold buttons.

    A: Folds the left-hand third-row seat.
    B: Folds both third-row seats.
    C: Folds the right-hand third-row seat. 

    Notes: 

    • The button may look different, and the power seat panel options may vary, based on the vehicle's trim level. 
    • The power seat button panel is usually located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, near the armrest of the third-row seat. However, the location of the power seat button panel can vary by the vehicle's trim level. If you cannot find the panel, see your vehicle's Owner's Manual for the panel's specific location.
  6. Hold the button for 5 seconds after the seats have stopped moving, and then release the button. Once the button is released, the Third Row PowerFold seat feature should work. 
  7. Test the Third Row Powerfold seat buttons.
    • If the Third Row PowerFold seat feature works, the issue is resolved. 
    • If the Third Row PowerFold seat feature does not work, an over-the-air software update will be available soon that will fix the issue. A release date for the update is not available at this time.

*Feature is available on select vehicles. Features may vary based on model year, trim, options, packages, and supply availability. Use the Build and Price tool to view feature availability on current models. If you have questions or need more information, reference your Owner’s Manual or contact your Lincoln Retailer.