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Driver Seat Leather issues: Ranger Raptor

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Does anyone notice an extreme looseness in the leather of the Driver's seat? It looks/feels like a wrinkly bag.

It looks/feels like the leather panel isn't the correct size or wasn't pulled taught during assembly. Is this something Ford is likely to repair/address?
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Does anyone notice an extreme looseness in the leather of the Driver's seat? It looks/feels like a wrinkly bag.

It looks/feels like the leather panel isn't the correct size or wasn't pulled taught during assembly. Is this something Ford is likely to repair/address?
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I've had that in my last three Ford's including a 2024 bronco sport and ranger raptor.
 

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Demand a new seat replacement - easy fix for Ford
 

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I noticed this in a lot of the media videos. I have an escape PHEV premium package that has leather and the seats look way more high end than the RR seats. My seats in that are pleated and perforated giving it a high end and classy look. I love the look of the RR seats and the functionality but I am disappointed to see that they look like they don’t hold up. Still can’t wait for my RR to arrive but disappointed that, that expensive of a truck doesn’t have as high quality seats as an escape.
 

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Does anyone notice an extreme looseness in the leather of the Driver's seat? It looks/feels like a wrinkly bag.

It looks/feels like the leather panel isn't the correct size or wasn't pulled taught during assembly. Is this something Ford is likely to repair/address?
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Hi there! If you would like me to look into your concern, please send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info.
 

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Going to pick my rr up first of next week, just got the below pic and it concerns me. It looks like some others have had this issue, thoughts?
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Every single ranger that I've seen, raptor or non-raptor, has this issue with the leather.

It's fine to be concerned about it but you're probably not going to find a truck that doesn't look like this unless you step down into the cloth trimmed seats.
 

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Going to pick my rr up first of next week, just got the below pic and it concerns me. It looks like some others have had this issue, thoughts?
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I get the slight loose material on the butt area, but those sides look really bad. Those will only get worse over time since there is no driver's side grab handle and you will likely drag yourself over that seam daily. Almost looks water damaged. I can let some things go but I would say that has to be fixed.
 

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That is rather disappointing! Both my 2012 Mustang and 2019 Nautilus don't have as much as a wrinkle visible. Mind you they both have semi-aniline leather which is breathable and responds well to leather conditioners.
What they are passing off as leather seating these days is mostly sub-grade leather with a urethane coating. The stuff looks horrible and is prone to stretching. It doesn't seem to have the elasticity of real leather.
Applying steam heat to semi-aniline leather is an easy fix to tighten it up. I don't know if that would work on these coated leather seats.
 

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Hi there! If you would like me to look into your concern, please send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info.
This is a wide spread issue that Ford must be aware of, easily remedied with a different design or replace them with a fix. Please don't muck all of us that purchase your products or likely we'll all be going with a different manufacturer. A simple bulletin stating that you're aware and will address anyone with these issues would be expected. I'll be expecting photos from my dealer before I complete the purchase of my RR. The wrinkles on the front center around the velour is simply wrong.

Concerned stock holder
 

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Anyone with seat concerns, have your dealer check Oasis for an open bulletin about general QC concerns. My dealer has parts ordered to fix mine. I was told it will be done once under warranty. Hoping the parts that arrive aren't as bad or worse than what I have now.

My seats only had the driver front and rear seat forward most panel loose. Similar to the pick below. The panels closest to the seat back are tight enough as are the passenger seats front/rear both panels.
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I picked up my RR Tuesday and I have the same crappy seat fit and finish. I went back to the dealer today to have them take pictures and submit them to Ford. It's frustrating to deal with this issue because Ford should have never installed these defective seats in the first place. I had to take delivery of the vehicle because I needed it, so now I have to go through the hassle of getting this problem fixed. I also have to take my truck in for a Hill Start Assist warning because they couldn't look at it today.

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That’s the worst I have seen.
it’s odd because this issue is not present with the Thai built trucks , seat covers are perfect.
maybe an American supplier issue .
covers are just not taught enough which suggests there to big .
 
 







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