Lariat “real leather” seat upgrade

[Tailender]

I have an XL so I'm cheap and wouldn't get them but they do look nice, and good job changing them out.

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[SimplyCosmic]

I'm satisfied with my fake leather seats, but also appreciate that you're able to make the changes that make you happy. I'm all for more options for all of us.

 

[realshelby]

Each to their own! But I wonder about the color choice?
We have had 100+ degree days here for weeks on end. I was worried the "not leather" of the lariat would be uncomfortable. I have leather in other vehicles to compare. Honestly I find them to breathe at least as well as the leather in my wifes BMW. We had a set of "not leather" seat covers made for our motorhome a while back. Was told they were cooler than leather. They were, and I suspect the Maverick Lariat "not leather" is similar material. Plus it won't wrinkle and crack like leather!

 

[AngeloInSC]

Looks nice and probably feels just as nice, good job..

If I wanted to have leather seats, I would've purchased a Ridgeline, which I almost did. I was planning to cancel my order after 365 days, but Ford's building date email notification arrived after 335 days. Yeah, the email came a month too early...

Thanks. They feel great. That is exactly what my plan was. Just like the size of the Mav better. In hind sight, I may have been better off with the Ridgeline considering my affinity for the higher quality. These seats were a ton of work, but well worth it. Now I have better seats than the Ridgeline.

 

[AngeloInSC]

Each to their own! But I wonder about the color choice?
We have had 100+ degree days here for weeks on end. I was worried the "not leather" of the lariat would be uncomfortable. I have leather in other vehicles to compare. Honestly I find them to breathe at least as well as the leather in my wifes BMW. We had a set of "not leather" seat covers made for our motorhome a while back. Was told they were cooler than leather. They were, and I suspect the Maverick Lariat "not leather" is similar material. Plus it won't wrinkle and crack like leather!

That’s not at all true. The vinyl in the lariat is about as cheap and non-porous as you can get. I have always had leather seats since after my 65 Mustang. The vinyl on the backs of these leather seats I now have put the lariat to shame and is tuff to tell the difference from the leather on the fronts. Had the original Latiat seats been the same quality of what they use on the backs of these current leather seats that I now have, I wouldn’t have changed them. BTW, leather only cracks if it’s cheap and/or you don’t condition it properly. I had a 1984 Porsche 928 with a leather dash in Southern California, and the leather was in perfect condition after 10 years. If you condition them regularly, you never have to worry about it.

 

[AngeloInSC]

I have an XL so I'm cheap and wouldn't get them but they do look nice, and good job changing them out.

Thanks man. Seems there’s a lot of negativity and jealousy in the reactions I’m getting. I’d say you’re probably better off with the XL seats and those cheesy vinyl ones they put in the lariat anyway.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Things need to work with a person's personality and ability to do the job. Those would not work for me as I fear I am much too old and lack the patience at this stage to tackle such a project. I am more of a wrench turner type of person.

I can appreciate the OP's desire to tackle such a job. and strive to make their Maverick that special one, their own Maverick.

Negativity is a contagious affliction.

To the OP. ENJOY!!

 

[JefCo]

I’ve been noticing that critical negativity has been lingering on this forum. Some posts are great, and some give a bad vibe.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Ahhh, bad vibes. Yeah, seems to be going around these days. I avoid those people like the plague, they simply just beat you up and can ruin your day before it even gets started. Funny thing is, many do not realize they are even doing it.

 

[oneinch]

Can't go wrong with leather. It's always the right choice.

 

[RR - All the way]

Well, I guess I will take a chance that a question will not be considered "critical negativity"!
Because it does appear that there is some interest in your mod, could you give us a "ballpark" cost figure? Thanks for sharing........

 

[inthecabin]

So is this the King Ranch version or the Queen Ranch version? Not trying to disparage but the Maverick is the smallest. Either way I love real leather!!

 

[numike]

Honesty is not always the best policy. However, I have a Lariat and I am not going to run out and cover the present seats with those shown. I know, different strokes.......................

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[RR - All the way]

thank you! I bought this cover on off ezee peezee USA made https://www.thegnartarp.com/

Hey, looks functional, protective and is multifunctional. Like the color also!!!

 

[numike]

Hey, looks functional, protective and is multifunctional. Like the color also!!!

they're great and a great company and great customer service and I'm not a spokesman for them The lariat seats are what they are The Maverick is an economy vehicle! If you want fine Corinthian leather then get the Porsche or the BMW However I'm not one to criticize one that wants to swap out seats get tight fitting covers etc

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