Seat Quality...WTF???!!!

[wanted33]

Thanks for the follow up. Too bad they didn't work. Hopefully someone will come up with a good solution

Oh noooo, money not well spent I take it......

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[JKocot]

This made me go out and look and sure enough I see some wear. So looks like I’ll be buying the seatbelt covers and trying them out.

 

[OrangeStreak]

Oh noooo, money not well spent I take it......

Looks like its going to be trial and error to get a fix. I went to the
Dealer today and they said its not a warranty issue as of yet which I suspected would be the answer. They suggested that I report it to Ford and said that if they get enough contacts about it, it could develop into warranty coverage? I will contact Ford and get back with what they say about this.

Also went to Joann fabric store, Michaels and Hobby Lobby to check for stick on fabric patches and nothing compatible that looked like it would work. Sid's patch looked pretty decent so might follow up on that after talking to Ford

 

[Chris M]

My fuzzy fix...

 

[VegasRanger]

Thanks for the link...I'll have to get some of these...NO MORE THESE PROBLEMS...

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I'd love to give her some pressure

 

[Bob902]

I've had mine since April, and I can see where it is starting. So, I ordered some covers off Amazon to try and head this off at the pass. They have the FX4 logo on them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098SH57KD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

I've had mine since April, and I can see where it is starting. So, I ordered some covers off Amazon to try and head this off at the pass. They have the FX4 logo on them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098SH57KD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are nice. Good match for those with the carbon fiber interior kit.

Not sure about the SCrew, but in my SCab, I would need to drive with the door open for others to see the logo !!

 

[Bob902]

Those are nice. Good match for those with the carbon fiber interior kit.

Not sure about the SCrew, but in my SCab, I would need to drive with the door open for others to see the logo !!

Go jeep style. Take them off!

 

[Blue Streak]

Think Sid needs to eat a couple more dozen donuts to get a donut of his own which may keep the seatbelt away from this area.

 

[WOADKIL]

I'd love to give her some pressure

I'll guess the pregnant one!?!

 

[Ranger85]

Just curious, is anyone else going to try and talk to their dealer about replacement? I know @OrangeStreak didnt have any luck. Mine will be in for service later this month and I plan to bring this up. I don’t feel like we should have to put up with worn seats already due to (IMO) a poor design. My concern is that I’ll have holes soon due to the weakened fabric before I added the cover.
Thanks all!

 

[OrangeStreak]

Just curious, is anyone else going to try and talk to their dealer about replacement? I know @OrangeStreak didnt have any luck. Mine will be in for service later this month and I plan to bring this up. I don’t feel like we should have to put up with worn seats already due to (IMO) a poor design. My concern is that I’ll have holes soon due to the weakened fabric before I added the cover.
Thanks all!

Tony,
I'm going to contact Ford about the issue and will report back with the result

 

[VAMike]

gaffers tape?

 

[Jrel209]

What is that coroblast band aid…. I cant find it online, at least the one shown here rather use that. Not a fan of seat or seat belt covers. I run hot lol

 

[OrangeStreak]

Thanks again to Sid for discovering this problem.

After my Dealer told me this issue is not covered under warranty because it is normal wear and tear, contacted Ford and they said the same. They did record my report into a case and I sent a photo of the damage. If they get enough reports from owners it would be under consideration for warranty coverage.

I prefer a fix that will cover the wear spot as well as prevent any future damage. Did an intense amount of research about upholstery fixes and evidenty an iron on patch would be best. Mostly negative reviews from users of stick on patches and other methods of fabric and upholstery repair.

It appears that Amazon offers the best iron-on patch: Amazon.com: ZEFFFKA Premium Quality Fabric Iron-on Patches Inside & Outside Strongest Glue 100% Cotton Blue Gray Beige Brown Yellow Red Green Repair Decorating Kit 14 Pieces Size 3" by 4-1/4" (7.5 cm x 10.5 cm)
Here is one of the reviews that is attached to it: By R. P. on February 8, 2021 Used the patch on a seat in a 2008 Jeep. Went on easy and a month later still there.

I would probably in addition to covering the worn spot with it, also apply some of it on the inside of the belt where it sets against the seat back for extra protection.

If this doesn't work then I would use a seat belt pad like some of you are doing.

Any thoughts?

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