rkfvd3

I noticed that my leather driver seat had tiny white spots on the edge a few weeks ago and I just thought it was a stain or something. When I looked closer I noticed the white spots were where the leather had "chipped" off. Has anyone had this happen? I'm not worried about the cracks in the leather bc that is just part of having leather. I take good care of my truck so I can imagine it could be from not cleaning the seat. Do you think warranty will cover this? It goes in weds so I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I already have 30k on my truck so my warranty is about up. Thanks for the help

EricTheOracle

Go to a shoe repair store (a cobbler) and ask for a little leather touch up.

FX4ord

That's the nature of leather. I have 33K miles on my FX4 with stone leather and it's starting to wear slightly.

I had Katzkin Tuscanny (King Ranch) leather in my '06 FX4 Screw which held up better than the Ford factory leather, but where the edges wore I used a furniture marker to touch the "white" spots up.

HispanicPanic

That same sh?t happened to my 2010 Lariat 14K miles. I went to the dealer to show them the leather to which they had their regional manager take a look at it. He agreed it was defective and will have it taken care of. Mine started like that and eventually started to run along the creases of the leather when you sat down.

AZPlatinumEB

Before I had my Platinum dark brown "black" leather changed out to real Katzkin black aftermarket, thanks to a dealer ordering SNAFU, I asked a LOT of questions regarding the quality of the factory vs. aftermarket leather. Here is what i found out and what seems to be the case that is effecting your seats. (BTW, there is also claims that Katzkin is the OEM supplier of the leather seats these days!?)

The factory leather is SPRAYED with the color you get, and then a "protective coat" is put over that. That is also why many tell you that leather conditioner is not needed, except on the KR.

On the aftermarket that I got, they VAT DYE the leather to the color, which will minimize the spot lifting and fading, like you have going on...may have been some spots on the leather before the color was applied. According to sources, the aftermarket is also equal or better quality leather to start with. Factory leather supposedly is that way because of cost savings...again cant verify that, but it is the tale I was told.

As noted, that is kinda the fate with any leather interior (wear marks, creases, etc.) but hey, we still like it a LOT and the warranty should make it right, if it starts flaking or losing color so soon!!

Jimmy nettles

Premature wear on lariat leather seat on driver's at 5000miles, spot similar to yours, but a lot worse. Ford replaced the cover, NC. Starting to do the same thing at 11000.

hijoe69

I have the same problem with my 2013 F150. Ford has replaced the cover four times. Waiting for approval for the fifth. Thet will replace until warranty is up and then we are on our own.

zbayer

I wish that was my problem. Mine look like bed sheets after a restless night of sleep. Huge lumps and wrinkles and it only has 15k miles. Pretty disappointing! Maybe I'll bring mine in. Seems like a lot of you have had luck with getting it replaced!

kameronth

Maybe the colors make a difference? I'm over 300 lbs and don't have side steps and my leather looks great(knock on wood). 2011 with 40k miles and black leather.

Erollin150

Dang, that's crazy but great they are replacing them. After the warranty you might want to look at getting some Clazzio's seat covers.