Driver Seat Cushion Lobsided/Giving Out?

[PetariJ]

Not sure if this is the right area for this. I have had my FE for about 2000 miles now and I feel that I'm beginning to lean toward my door, as if either the outer side of the seat has sunk, or the side closer to the center console is hard. I don't have this same experience on the front passenger side, and I'm only about 6' 200 lbs.
Does anyone have this sort of sensation or experience?

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[johnardsg]

could be bad seat spring??
(side comment: mine is lower on the back side and higher on the front, feels like a baby's car seat with that angle)

 

[PetariJ]

could be bad seat spring??
(side comment: mine is lower on the back side and higher on the front, feels like a baby's car seat with that angle)

Great idea! Hopefully thats something easy for them to check. They're doing some work on Tuesday, hopefully can check that off too.

 

[Martinjv71]

No

 

[ScareCrow]

Does the seat have the lumbar support feature?

I have it in my Ecosport and it seemed to push off to one side more, I readjusted it to just feel it instead of cranking it wide open and it seated better.

Just a thought.......

 

[PetariJ]

Does the seat have the lumbar support feature?

I have it in my Ecosport and it seemed to push off to one side more, I readjusted it to just feel it instead of cranking it wide open and it seated better.

Just a thought.......

I'll check! I think my father jumped into the front seat and didn't know how to adjust, I'll report back!

 

[omahafordowner]

I'll check! I think my father jumped into the front seat and didn't know how to adjust, I'll report back!

jumping on the front seat is not going to be good for it.

 

[RS1]

Use the bottom most lever to adjust the rake of the seat bottom. Funky maneuver but might fix your issue.

 

[PetariJ]

Use the bottom most lever to adjust the rake of the seat bottom. Funky maneuver but might fix your issue.

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately working through the regular adjusters hasn’t fixed anything and my back is starting to hurt. Technicians noted the issue after I got to the dealer and had them sit in the car. They noticed the passenger seat feels a lot better. Told me they’ll probably replace it, give it more time to wear down so they have a case with Ford to cover it.

 

[Juanchoch]

I have the exact experience about the drivers seat. The passenger side seems so much more supportive and much more comfortable. My wife agrees. When I read your post it was like I was writing it. Something is not right.

 

[PetariJ]

I have the exact experience about the drivers seat. The passenger side seems so much more supportive and much more comfortable. My wife agrees. When I read your post it was like I was writing it. Something is not right.

The dealership tried replacing the seat cushion, but that doesn't seem to fix the issue. It's as if there's some support missing from part of the underside, when I try pushing down on each half, there is a lot more give on the driverside left half of the seat. This isn't apparent in any other seat in the vehicle. They're still willing to keep looking at the vehicle for me, we're waiting for their BS loaner to come back so we can compare both driver seats to see if this is natural (which I hope it isnt). I'll post a photo later today, maybe some folks can suggest what it might be. I wouldn't even know what to look for under the seats that are meant to maintain the support integrity.

 

[PetariJ]

I’m not sure how the foam seats are supported in the vehicle, but it’s the area circled in red that has so much more give than the other side. This isn’t apparent in the passenger seat. My 3 hour ride yesterday was very achy for my back.

 

[AndyMac204]

i also fee like mine is slowly leaning to the left. 5,000 kms. i'll see what happens .....

 

[PetariJ]

i also fee like mine is slowly leaning to the left. 5,000 kms. i'll see what happens .....

Thanks Andy, my dealership replaced the cushion but it didn't solve the problem. Keep me posted please. I wish I had another bronco to sit in to really see if this is normal (I hope not)

 

[13MikeH]

Thanks Andy, my dealership replaced the cushion but it didn't solve the problem. Keep me posted please. I wish I had another bronco to sit in to really see if this is normal (I hope not)

Maybe this could help? $30 from Costco has gel seat and lumbar
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