Drivers seat height - any solutions?

[Mavidiesel]

9 months into ownership of my Maverick and really starting to wonder if anyone else has figured out a way to remedy the front height of the drivers seat cushion. I’m 5’11” and have been told I’ve got longer legs than average and that seat edge still presses hard into the backside of my thighs. I’ve slid up closer to the dash to eliminate having to stretch out but after 9 months it’s really starting to get old. Thank god for cruise control which allows me to pull my feet back close to the seat and somewhat lessen the pressure.

Has anyone successfully switched out the drivers seat? Or maybe thrown some plywood down on the floor to raise the floor height?

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[KeithVi]

I have had both my knees replaced and the front seat height is very important to my comfort. I have a 23 model ordered and I'm one of those idiots that never drove one never set in one and still bought one. I hope I don't regret it.

 

[Captain]

9 months into ownership of my Maverick and really starting to wonder if anyone else has figured out a way to remedy the front height of the drivers seat cushion. I’m 5’11” and have been told I’ve got longer legs than average and that seat edge still presses hard into the backside of my thighs. I’ve slid up closer to the dash to eliminate having to stretch out but after 9 months it’s really starting to get old. Thank god for cruise control which allows me to pull my feet back close to the seat and somewhat lessen the pressure.

Has anyone successfully switched out the drivers seat? Or maybe thrown some plywood down on the floor to raise the floor height?

Is it the manual seat or did you get the Lux package with the auto seat?

 

[Milqueman]

I'm 6'2" and also have never sat in one before ordering, But I did watch numerous videos about the interior. All of them stating that the taller guys will fit into it. However, seating is one of the most important factors for me in vehicles and that's one of the main reason I ordered a Lariat. It has 8 way adjustable seats standard. I figure the extra 2 ways to move the seat will help in finding the perfect position. Here's to hoping.

 

[papak]

Bought my wife a BMW 328 about 6 years ago. She needed the seat raised as the adjustment range wasn't enough for her. I cut some aluminum block into sections, ordered the appropriate size metric 10.9 bolts from McMaster-Carr and easily raised the seat 1 ½". Sold the car 6 months later, still have the aluminum blocks.

 

[Mavidiesel]

Is it the manual seat or did you get the Lux package with the auto seat?

I’ve got a regular XLT with manual seat. From what I’ve read the nice electric seats have the same problem. The front connection point between the seat and frame is a hinged so the front side of the seat can’t go up or down.

 

[bgn]

Same issue, same height. The fact that I can't adjust the bottom cushion angle on the top trim is insane.

 

[fossil]

34" inseam. had the same issue on the wife's 2020 Escape w/ power seats. raised the seat up higher than normal which tilted the seat bottom front edge down a bit but enough to take that thigh pressure off. There's a good bit of head room to play with

 

[Mavidiesel]

34" inseam. had the same issue on the wife's 2020 Escape w/ power seats. raised the seat up higher than normal which tilted the seat bottom front edge down a bit but enough to take that thigh pressure off. There's a good bit of head room to play with

I’m gonna give that a try next. Thats a good idea.

 

[LSchicago]

9 months into ownership of my Maverick and really starting to wonder if anyone else has figured out a way to remedy the front height of the drivers seat cushion. I’m 5’11” and have been told I’ve got longer legs than average and that seat edge still presses hard into the backside of my thighs. I’ve slid up closer to the dash to eliminate having to stretch out but after 9 months it’s really starting to get old. Thank god for cruise control which allows me to pull my feet back close to the seat and somewhat lessen the pressure.

Has anyone successfully switched out the drivers seat? Or maybe thrown some plywood down on the floor to raise the floor height?

Raising the floor height will make it worse. If I had a Maverick, I could try to present a solution. Try bringing up the rear of the seat then reclining to match the old position. it may get your thigh in better alignment.

 

[Timothyd]

9 months into ownership of my Maverick and really starting to wonder if anyone else has figured out a way to remedy the front height of the drivers seat cushion. I’m 5’11” and have been told I’ve got longer legs than average and that seat edge still presses hard into the backside of my thighs. I’ve slid up closer to the dash to eliminate having to stretch out but after 9 months it’s really starting to get old. Thank god for cruise control which allows me to pull my feet back close to the seat and somewhat lessen the pressure.

Has anyone successfully switched out the drivers seat? Or maybe thrown some plywood down on the floor to raise the floor height?

Shim it up. Maybe some big fender washers to start then after you get your perfect height make some plates or blocks.

 

[Xjeepguy]

Lower the seat , even the manual seat in my xlt lowers , if you’ve got pressure under your thighs then seat is putting upward pressure you need more of your heels on the floor . It only takes a very minor change to make a big difference. Im only 5-8 and shortish legs and i think there super comfy.

 

[Mavidiesel]

Lower the seat , even the manual seat in my xlt lowers , if you’ve got pressure under your thighs then seat is putting upward pressure you need more of your heels on the floor . It only takes a very minor change to make a big difference. Im only 5-8 and shortish legs and i think there super comfy.

That’s the idea but you can’t actually lower the whole seat in the maverick. Mines fully lowered and the front stays high because it was built with a hinge on the front rather than the ability to fully lower the seat. I think these guys are into something about raising the back a little so the front of seat which extends beyond the hinge will lower a little.

 

[commadorebob]

34" inseam. had the same issue on the wife's 2020 Escape w/ power seats. raised the seat up higher than normal which tilted the seat bottom front edge down a bit but enough to take that thigh pressure off. There's a good bit of head room to play with

That makes me feel better as my wife has the same car and I have found a comfortable setting. But I'm also one of those freaks that stands 5'9" with short legs.

 

[Mavidiesel]

UPDATE. Just went just went and measured the seat height and raised it up a down a few times. It seems like the first 3 pumps from the lowest position do in fact just lift the rear of the seat, leveling it and after that the whole seat raises. You can see this right at the hinge point as the hinge connection turns first before it starts lifting on the front. It’s definitely more comfortable raised 3 pumps. Will take it for a spin later like that. Thanks for the suggestions.

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