Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Seats - Power: Description
Two types of 6-way power seats are used, a rack and pinion drive and a screw-type drive. Continental, Cougar, Fairmont, LTD, Marquis and T-Bird models use the rack and pinion type only. All other models may use either system.
The 6-way power seat provides horizontal, vertical and vertical tilt adjustments. It consists of a reversible 3 armature motor, a switch and housing, vertical drive gears and horizontal rack and pinion or screw-type drives. Electrical circuit is protected by a 20 amp. circuit breaker located in fuse block.
Horizontal and vertical drive units are serviced separately, but the 3 armature motor is serviced as an assembly. Flexible shafts are serviced individually.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.