How do I adjust the headrest in my Ford vehicle?

Your head restraint (headrest) can be adjusted or removed using the buttons on each side of the guide sleeves. Refer to the image and table below to learn more about how to install, adjust, or remove your head restraint.

Note: Your vehicle may have a different head restraint than the one shown in the example. For information specific to your vehicle, refer to your Owner's Manual.

Picture of a head restraint with a letter to refer to the legend on the right.

A - An energy-absorbing head restraint

B - Two steel stems

C - Guide sleeve adjust and release button

D - Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (if equipped)

ActionsInstructions
Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint (A) up.

Note: Depending on your vehicle model and year, you may have to press and hold the adjust and release (C) button.

Lowering the Head Restraint
  1. Press and hold the adjust and release (C) button.
  2. Push the head restraint (A) down.

Removing the Head Restraint

Note: You cannot remove head restraints that have audio system speakers.

  1. Pull the head restraint (A) up until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjust and release (C) and unlock and remove (D) buttons simultaneously.

    Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with the unlock and remove (D) button, only press and hold the adjust and release (C) button. 
     
  3. Pull the head restraint (A) up.
Installing the Head RestraintAlign the steel stems (B) on the guide sleeves and push the head restraint (A) down until it locks.
Tilting the Head Restraint (if equipped) 
  1. Adjust the head restraint (A) by pulling it forward to an upright position.
  2. Slowly pull the head restraint (A) forward to your preferred angle. You will hear and feel a slight click as you adjust it.