Uncomfortable seat cushion fixes?

[CGVagabond]

So I've had my cactus grey for a couple weeks now and the ONLY thing that I don't like is the driver's seat cushion. There's just not enough cushion there.

The only less comfortable one that I've had the displeasure of sitting on was a company-supplied Chevy Cruze.

A Kia Forte Koup that I had for a while had very comfortable seats. Literally drive for hours at a time with no discomfort. And my 2002 Dodge Dakota, inherited from my dad, is still quite comfortable after 20 years. Where with the Mav, I start feeling the metal within minutes.

I've seen a lot of threads about seat covers and some about wanting to add heated seats, etc. But not much about plain old comfort.

Any possible fixes?

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[dano0726]

My suggestion would be a local upholstery shop -- to add foam to the seat bottom and/or seat back lumbar...

I had this done (long ago) on a 40/20/40 split bench front seat on my Dodge pickup...cost was under $150

 

[RR - All the way]

I guess you have considered trying a cushion if you are feeling the metal? Try several, one may help.

I personally like the seats in my Lariat. I do not think the difference in the cover from the XL or Xlt should matter on "cushiness". I do know that the seats in the Mav are more comfortable to me than those in my wife's Camry. Less road noise also.

Just had it a week but luvin it!!

 

[Nw_adventure]

I guess you have considered trying a cushion if you are feeling the metal? Try several, one may help.

I personally like the seats in my Lariat. I do not think the difference in the cover from the XL or Xlt should matter on "cushiness". I do know that the seats in the Mav are more comfortable to me than those in my wife's Camry. Less road noise also.

Just had it a week but luvin it!!

Lariat seats for whatever reason r way more comfy than the cloth option - IMO

 

[huunvubu]

Lariat seats for whatever reason r way more comfy than the cloth option - IMO

Wife and I have never liked Leather or Leather Like seats in vehicles.

We have found them to be uncomfortable because they don't breathe, they hold cold or heat, you will stick to them wearing shorts.

The cloth seats in our Maverick XLT (non-lux) are very comfortable seats. On our 2804 mile 12 day vacation in June it was extremely satisfying sitting in those seats even on the days driving over 500 miles.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Wife and I have never liked Leather or Leather Like seats in vehicles.

We have found them to be uncomfortable because they don't breathe, they hold cold or heat, you will stick to them wearing shorts.

The cloth seats in our Maverick XLT (non-lux) are very comfortable seats. On our 2804 mile 12 day vacation in June it was extremely satisfying sitting in those seats even on the days driving over 500 miles.

Cloth is a disaster in any regards to being kept clean / stain free. Good luck-

 

[Scott Asheville]

>> Cloth is a disaster in any regards to being kept clean / stain free. Good luck

Total BS. Although I suppose that might be true if the driver and passengers are absolute pigs. I've driven and preferred cloth seats for 50 years now. I've not had any problems with seat fabrics in all those years.

 

[Mabcim]

If you like everything else about the seat, I’ll second @dano0726. An upholstery shop can add foam to your liking. Should not need to change the fabric.

I‘m not sure what makes the Lariat’s seat feel more comfortable. The active material can account for some it, but got to think maybe some differences in foam.

 

[KeinoDoggy]

Lariat seats for whatever reason r way more comfy than the cloth option - IMO

All 3 trims use the same foam seats. Only difference is the covering.

 

[BILLNOROVILLE]

I have owned lots of cars so had both leather and cloth. Some cars and trucks I owned over 12 years. Seat were still nice when I sold the cars. Any material can be kept clean if you so desire it. I find the XLT seats very comfortable. My wife does use a memory foam cushion in whatever she rides or drives in because of a huge cage screwed into her lower spine.

 

[huunvubu]

Cloth is a disaster in any regards to being kept clean / stain free. Good luck-

We do we allow pigs inside our vehicles.

We have had cloth seats in various vehicles over 48 years and have not had any issues keeping them clean.

 

[Nw_adventure]

We do we allow pigs inside our vehicles.

We have had cloth seats in various vehicles over 48 years and have not had any issues keeping them clean.

Well tip a cupcake with tons of frosting over and let it sit overnight - sadly I went thru this cloth trauma -

 

[huunvubu]

Well tip a cupcake with tons of frosting over and let it sit overnight - sadly I went thru this cloth trauma -

Why the heck would you let it sit overnight?

 

[Nw_adventure]

Why the heck would you let it sit overnight?

Welcome to my world

>> Cloth is a disaster in any regards to being kept clean / stain free. Good luck

Total BS. Although I suppose that might be true if the driver and passengers are absolute pigs. I've driven and preferred cloth seats for 50 years now. I've not had any problems with seat fabrics in all those years.

Let a piece of chocolate melt into cloth - even more fun mustard ! Kids - yay -Not into lifelong discoloring but maybe you are - Honda Element and some of the newer SUVs use a
synthetic material of sorts - I think that's the best of both worlds , sadly not available with the Maverick.

 

[JayGA]

I don't really like the seat in my XLT. I am used to Fusion / Explorer / F150 style seats that have more "shape" and adjustment to them. Where you can get the lumbar exactly how you want it.

Like someday, maybe when the warranty is long gone, I might get an entirely different seat if that can be done. It's not the fabric it's the lack of ... support? Firmness?

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