Drivers seat height - any solutions?

[LSchicago]

Jealous of your 73 Cutlass.... that was my high school ride.

I've had many 73's. I bought my first one in 1983, and just kept buying them.

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[lori_c]

I've been researching this -I'm having the same problem with leg discomfort on longer trips. So, as I read this, adding risers to the back will NOT help?? I have an appointment with an auto upholsterer but I'm trying to get out of going that route. The Ford parts guy at the dealer said a 2020 Escape seat might fit, but it sounds like I'd need the 10 way seat and if the electronics are not in the Maverick, I don't know how the wiring can be spliced together. Is my only option having the foam cut?

 

[Derwood]

The problem I’m having with this is when you raise the seat bottom higher than normal, the front edge tilts even higher. It’s the angle of the seat. It’s really

I’m having the exact same problem. I’m 5’5” and the front edge of the seat is so high and so firm that it raises knee up and cuts off my circulation. When I lower the seat it’s so darn low that I feel like I’m barely able to peek over the hood, but that’s not the worst of it because when I lower it to a level where my knees not being cut off, I have to move the seat exceptionally forward to the point where I’m smushed too close to the steering wheel so that I can reach the accelerator.. And then the brake pedal is way too close to me and my leg is exceptionally bent…it’s very uncomfortable to drive. And oddly, even when the seat is lowered, the front edge raises as you move the seat toward the pedals. It’s absolutely ridiculous.

I’ve had a Ford F150 doer crew lariat and I’ve also had a Ford ranger; I never had this issue with either of my trucks. I’m almost feeling like I need to cut out some of the foam in the front? That would look atrocious and I don’t know if I could be successful in doing it, but I’m about ready to take that drastic of a measure.

The back base of the seat is much too low; it needs to raised or at least be able to pivot upwards so that the front can pivot downward. I’ve gotten under the seat and I noticed a couple of brackets on either side that attach the seat to the rails. Maybe if we could get our hands on smaller brackets in the front, that could lower the front? Using the aluminum blocks that someone else mentions here would only serve to lift the front higher. Even if you lifted the back, the front edge would lift even further upwards. We need to find a way to pivot the seat so that the front edge goes down further..

Maybe see if i can find someone who has a CNC or plasma cutter to help me cut shorter replacement brackets because it’s becoming a real problem for me, it’s actually very painful and dangerous to drive with the seat like this. I thought about putting a cushion underneath the very back to raise the back up but that’s such an insane fix for this issue and that’s not really a good solution. There has to be a better way to take care of this issue. I can’t believe that they made this mistake. I’m also surprised more people aren’t complaining about it because it’s pretty significant.

I just got my new Maverick today and noticed this issue almost immediately. Not being able to tilt the seat forward even with my Lux Package is a bit odd. Am thinking about buying one of these if I feel discomfort: https://www.amazon.ca/Driver-Seat-C...ng+seat+wedge+tapered+cushions,aps,110&sr=8-7

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