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Old 01-17-2017, 09:27 AM
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I noticed that there is a recall for 2015 KR/Lariat/Ltd's but I didn't see anything for the loose leather to be covered for 2016's. Has anyone had experience with warranty covering this or a recall on the 2016? It is very loose and I only weigh between 165-170, so it isn't like I am putting any extra weight into the seat. Just wanted to see if anyone had experience with Ford taking care of you for this problem. I am also comparing it to my wife's 2015 Explorer and her seats are still very tight (please no jokes about my wife's seat being tight).
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Could you post a photo
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Originally Posted by louisvilleRTC
Could you post a photo

Yes I will....sorry, that would have been helpful......
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I Try not to slide in and out, Or drive my knee into the seat.. like when reaching in from the driver to passenger side for something. Beyond that the leather stretched in my 05 and 12 just the same despite constant care and trying to avoid causing damage. I fully expect the 17 or 18 I order will do the same. I even noticed the alcantara (suede) insert on the Lariat SE I test drove was stretching just like the leather.
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Its a known problem with no fix. People have had the replacement & the same thing happens. It seems to be the foam more than the leather as it looks bad right as I get out but looks almost perfect overnight. My unpopular opinion is that I like the comfort of my seats (which I assume comes from the foams used) so I'll take the sacrifice of bunchy seats after I get out. However, if it gets really bad as time goes on, I might get the TSB done before warranty expires
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Originally Posted by louisvilleRTC
Could you post a photo
Probably not the proper forum to ask for a photo of his wife's tight seat....
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Mine looked the same. I had it replaced and a couple days later it was loose again, just the same as before.
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I took mine to the dealer to show them my loose seats and they recognized it was an issue. I made an appointment with them for the 2nd of Feb. ; they have an upholstery guy coming in that's going to remove the seat covers and resew the seat bottom removing some material to get it tight again under warranty. I can post before and after photos...I'm hoping it comes out looking like a new seat should!.
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Originally Posted by iplayloudly
Mine looked the same. I had it replaced and a couple days later it was loose again, just the same as before.
x2, same thing here - replacement no better than original seat



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