Seat base.

[NASSTY]

I wonder if the Raptor seats are different than other trim levels? I have a bad back and my RR seats are comfy as hell.

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[MJE]

I wonder if the Raptor seats are different than other trim levels? I have a bad back and my RR seats are comfy as hell.

I‘m sure they are as I noticed a huge difference in seats just from the XLT I test drove to the Lariat I sat in. Obviously I expected cloth vs leather. What I didn’t expect was the cloth seat to feel smaller & less substantial than the leather one. So I’m sure the Raptor is better yet again over the Lariat.

 

[VanDam]

I’m experiencing a similar issue with my Lariat. There isn’t enough support at the rear of the cushion, and the sinking causes my butt to go numb if I drive for more than 30 minutes. If you reach underneath the passenger seat, you can feel a thin piece of plastic sitting on top of the mat, providing extra support. My current solution is to find a similar piece of plastic and install it on the driver’s side. I’m hoping that adding this extra support will stiffen the seat and prevent the sinking.

 

[Rangerjimm]

I‘m sure they are as I noticed a huge difference in seats just from the XLT I test drove to the Lariat I sat in. Obviously I expected cloth vs leather. What I didn’t expect was the cloth seat to feel smaller & less substantial than the leather one. So I’m sure the Raptor is better yet again over the Lariat.

I felt that also. The distance between the bolsters on the bottom is narrower on the XLT than the Lariat if you measure them.

 

[Muffin1]

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 did the same with the cushion, although not liking that i sit a bit higher as now my legs are higher up on the side bolsters it's a bit annoying.

 

[Reddog99]

Boy, this is a perfect example of different preferences for different people. I find my XLT seat to be very comfortable. Go figure...

 

[MJE]

I felt that also. The distance between the bolsters on the bottom is narrower on the XLT than the Lariat if you measure them.

Ah so it is for real then & not just my interpretation. It always amazes me how even a half inch, if that’s the scale of difference we’re talking, can make a difference.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

Boy, this is a perfect example of different preferences for different people. I find my XLT seat to be very comfortable. Go figure...

anecdotal evidence suggest a foam problem. Mine has the same issue. The foam fails and becomes pancaked. Basically, your sitting in a hole. Ford, I am sure, is aware of it, but is playing the "If we just don't say anything" game. I'm gonna take mine back under warranty when i get a chance. Depends on your foam if you're affected or not i guess.

 

[VanDam]

I’m experiencing a similar issue with my Lariat. There isn’t enough support at the rear of the cushion, and the sinking causes my butt to go numb if I drive for more than 30 minutes. If you reach underneath the passenger seat, you can feel a thin piece of plastic sitting on top of the mat, providing extra support. My current solution is to find a similar piece of plastic and install it on the driver’s side. I’m hoping that adding this extra support will stiffen the seat and prevent the sinking.

I added a sheet of 1/16" thick plastic between the cushion and suspension mat. I immediately felt more support; however, I haven't driven for any extensive amount of time.

 

[Rangerjimm]

I added a sheet of 1/16" thick plastic between the cushion and suspension mat. I immediately felt more support; however, I haven't driven for any extensive amount of time.

Link to the plastic?? Please.

 

[VanDam]

Link to the plastic?? Please.

Purchased a 2' x 4' sheet from Industrial Paints and Plastics for $24.99 and cut it to size. Only a 12" x 12" piece is needed.

 

[Rangerjimm]

Purchased a 2' x 4' sheet from Industrial Paints and Plastics for $24.99 and cut it to size. Only a 12" x 12" piece is needed.

You want to sell a piece? Oh you are in Canada. Never mind. Im on their site. What kind of plastic is it? They have a lot of different ones.

 

[Rangerjimm]

You want to sell a piece? Oh you are in Canada. Never mind. Im on their site. What kind of plastic is it? They have a lot of different ones.

I just looked under my 2025 seats. Its really weird that they have the plastic on the passenger side but not the drivers side for support? WTF?

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

I added a sheet of 1/16" thick plastic between the cushion and suspension mat. I immediately felt more support; however, I haven't driven for any extensive amount of time.

So the foam was just sitting on the springs, w/o and liner, stock?

 

[Trimjb]

Guess I'll have to look under mine.
I just put in a 4k+ trip 8-10hr days and was quite comfortable. My wife had the same opinion.
I pressed around the back of bottom and seat back while sitting and didn't feel any gap so to speak of.
I'm sure after while as the foam breaks down that will change.
Foam chemistry has changed due to EPA regulations so it doesn't last as long.

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