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my2004f150 08-20-2018 07:43 PM

Conversion instructions for converting my seats from manual to power seat
 
I have a 2004 F-150 XLT. It has manual seats. I would like to know how to find out if the truck may have pre wire for power seat option available. Or do we have to have the dealer wire this option?

nerdh3rd 08-20-2018 09:17 PM

This is the 09-14 section. Look under your seat for a harness that comes out of the carpet. Suggest you pick up a wiring manual for your truck, as I have never heard of a dealership that will take on a custom project like that. If the wiring and harness is there, you still need to track down the truck side to verify the wires that need power have them. Just because the harness is there, doesn't mean it runs all the way to a fuse. If the wiring is not there, you need to source all necessary connectors and wiring, and then install it correctly.

Chad Walker 08-21-2018 02:36 PM

I don't get why anyone would want to do this. I have adjusted my seat maybe twice in the last three years. Even with multiple drivers ,unless you have memory seats programmed, isn't enough to warrant the conversion.

Tony Raine 08-23-2018 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Chad Walker (Post 5888377)
I don't get why anyone would want to do this. I have adjusted my seat maybe twice in the last three years. Even with multiple drivers ,unless you have memory seats programmed, isn't enough to warrant the conversion.

I like the power seats because they go up and down (I'm barely 5'8"). right now i am rocking a 3/4" slice of high-density foam (under my seat cover, :lol: ) for a "booster" because i have the stock stx seats. I'd like to convert to electric seats from the OP's truck generation mainly for the seatbelt on the seat. cant tell you how many times i've tried to let someone in the back with my seatbelt still buckled :lol:

as for wiring, if the harness isn't there, you could probably run an "ignition hot" wire from the fuse panel or something. tuck it under the carpet near the sill plates.

Sweatmachine 08-26-2018 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by Chad Walker (Post 5888377)
I don't get why anyone would want to do this. I have adjusted my seat maybe twice in the last three years. Even with multiple drivers ,unless you have memory seats programmed, isn't enough to warrant the conversion.

I added a power seat to my '13 STX because it allows me to lower the seat a few inches compared to the non-adjustable stock seat.


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