FourMoreG
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- First Name
- Geo
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- Apr 3, 2021
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- Location
- Hudson Valley NY
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- 2021 Ranger 4x4 Lariat 501A
- Occupation
- Driver
I inspected my almost-pampered, 2021 Ranger with 5K miles, 4WD leather-SEATING Surfaces Lariat and there IS a Very small area of wear, in the “Rub Zone“, on the outer left side driver seat, NON-Leather, woven fabric section. BUT I have a habit of OUTWARDLY Left-leaning stretching the seat belt-harness BEFORE I attach it. This stretching action MIGHT have minimized wear to the affected area, but I’m not sure. I’ve been stretching the lap/seat belt for decades, since retractable seat belts were the standard, in order to reduce resistance AND getting a comfortable and effective fit. I try NOT to rush, ever, in the seatbelt fit. This Outward stretching May Have reduced the friction on my Ranger driver seat upholstery “wear Zone”. In any case, my appreciation to the OP and replies.
Indeed.
This truck is used almost daily, which roughly figures 2 rubs per driving event; one attaching & one returning.
I will also consider coming up with alternative(s), to somehow, placing “roller” style jewelry beads, (or similar Or other possibilities, to offer choices to a Faux sheepskin solution, to act as a friction-reducing spacer and significantly reduce damage). I must now consider one or more methods (available genuine Leather patch material, durable plastics, ceramics, metals ? Whatever), to how best make a simple, wear-reduction, effective design, that Does Not hinder seatbelt function in Any way, And, provide a choice to the faux sheepskin option. Faux sheepskin may be subject to early wear And May only be a temporary solution, one that I will probably promptly use, until one or more successful, permanent alternatives are designed.
It would NOT hurt if FORD Corporate acted on this issue, with Zest. This May be a design flaw, regardless. It is an avoidable condition, but if the wear continues, will only be permanently corrected by an expensive fix, one that could be made non-existent, with some intelligent, cost-effective design, thought thoroughly UP FRONT.
Maybe ?
To Ford:
are you paying attention ?
We shall see.
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