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Dec 6, 2011 | 05:34 PM

bruno2

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Split Bench Problems

I have a 1996 F-250 ext cab. Both of my latches on the back of the seat have given up. They are the ones that let people get in/out of the backseat. Is there an easy fix for it or is it a major ordeal?

Dec 8, 2011 | 06:43 PM

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To the top. Bump!

Dec 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM

Diesel_Brad

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I want to say there is a cable, it may have come unhooked

Dec 8, 2011 | 07:31 PM

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I was wondering what it is in there that operates them. The latch is up at the top of the seat and the mechanism is at the bottom. So I didnt know if it is a rod or cable or what. The covers will have to come off in order to fix them. I didnt want to do that blind and not know if they can be fixed or not.

Feb 11, 2012 | 05:58 PM

jitterymonkey

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Did you ever figure it out?
My drivers side just stopped working.

Feb 11, 2012 | 06:52 PM

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If it feels like there is no resistance when you move the lever, odds are its the cable. Had to replace pass side on my 86 SC no biggie. Check with a Ford dealer for availability and possible pics.

Feb 11, 2012 | 07:20 PM

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That is exactly what it feels like GLR. The levers just flop around. Do they have eyeletts or something that the cable loops over? I dont have any idea what to expect whenever I get in there.