Seat base.

[Iowa Ranger FX$]

First post to this group after purchasing my new truck. I’m having issues with my lower back in the new truck, wondering if others are also experiencing the same issue. I feel like the seat base cushion is too low at the back and too high at the front. As far as I can tell, there’s no modifications for that. I currently have a towel stuffed down in that area and it seems to be somewhat helping, but that’s not ideal.

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[RangerDangerStranger]

Funny. I did the same thing. What I'm gonna do is get some high density seat foam and cut a piece to suit. Then have an upolstry shop in stall it, along with a good pump lumbar- Corbeau has one that i installed in my '98 mustang seats. Foam cuts well with a long serated carving knife, or i might even try an electric one, like you use on a Turkey

https://corbeau.com/inflatable-lumbar-support/

https://www.amazon.com/Foamy-Foam-Density-Upholstery-Replacement/dp/B0BM52835S/ref=sr_1_46?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.u2u2-i9blGHT8raIpoFX1bWp5GYchendNYOt8yyFQx6nOt2oBTJlK1yuL3X7ebrLvE9fuQtM1OgP570YqhbqA-oqNCPZGsubxYU9mj_VMFZ9vp-EgnLDxTeUAjYBNuRNvyrr8LX8e1p4N4ajLH9nuHd9PDp7GZqLp23phDcahjzo5U84oPojMLl6kWCJYYEJ4Ei3PBeSkUkLncQSrMznDOREPtLA1LZcKCIlhTPcn_5aZ-MI2dMmoasOUIdg8c0e78fZLEeXCQcP_8KwYceDfaBCEteUe5pIIUhWxitONjY.5OU9H1FkaqsSaoIid_DV-0qQzLG9Ys9PA-NhAjSIlS8&dib_tag=se&keywords=auto+upholstery+foam&qid=1733203053&sr=8-46&th=1

 

[AugPal]

Towards the left front of the drivers seat don't you have a round dial to turn for lumbar support?

 

[Iowa Ranger FX$]

I have tried the lumbar support and it does not seem to help much. I almost feel like they have you sitting down in a hole. It is really quite odd.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

I agree, I think the seat or the seat foam may be wearing out prematurely. But I'm not sure. I got my foam in today and that lumbar from Corbeau, I had those, those work really great.

 

[Iowa Ranger FX$]

I agree, I think the seat or the seat foam may be wearing out prematurely. But I'm not sure. I got my foam in today and that lumbar from Corbeau, I had those, those work really great.

Keep me posted, it sounds like a good idea.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

Keep me posted, it sounds like a good idea.

If i can figure out how to take the seat appart, I'll do it myself.

 

[DP-Military]

If i can figure out how to take the seat apart, I'll do it myself.

The problem is that there is no support under the seats foam cushion. The rear of the seat just sinks unrestricted. The #4 "Flex-Mat" does not support the rear half at all. You need to put something rigid to support the back 1/2 of the foam cushion from sinking as you are driving. Ours New Ranger is unbearable to drive. It hurts our butt and back. I am hoping I came put something solid on top of that Flex-mat to support the foam cushion. I have seen many other complaints about these seats. They are ALL designed like this.

 

[Rangerjimm]

If i can figure out how to take the seat appart, I'll do it myself.

Post pics when you do it please. Thanks

 

[DP-Military]

Post pics when you do it please. Thanks

I took mine into the dealer. my foam was split half way down on the side. They replaced it. Made no difference. But their service mechanic said it was not that hard to remove that bottom cushion. There are some kind of clips holding it in.

 

[Rangerjimm]

The problem is that there is no support under the seats foam cushion. The rear of the seat just sinks unrestricted. The #4 "Flex-Mat" does not support the rear half at all. You need to put something rigid to support the back 1/2 of the foam cushion from sinking as you are driving. Ours New Ranger is unbearable to drive. It hurts our butt and back. I am hoping I came put something solid on top of that Flex-mat to support the foam cushion. I have seen many other complaints about these seats. They are ALL designed like this.

What is #8 in this pic. Is that not the foam support for the bottom?

 

[DP-Military]

What is #8 in this pic. Is that not the foam support for the bottom?

No, it does not .

 

[rickorat]

Any updates on this? My seat absolutely sucks at 1500 miles. Was good when it was new

 

[Iowa Ranger FX$]

I’m currently sitting on a cushion I purchased from Amazon. I took it to the dealership and they were absolutely no help. Supposedly they submitted a ticket with Ford.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

I’m currently sitting on a cushion I purchased from Amazon. I took it to the dealership and they were absolutely no help. Supposedly they submitted a ticket with Ford.

I'm gonna make them replace mine under warranty, soon. Using a foam piece I cut out for the time being.

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