Modifying Seats to Get More Headroom?

[Dick Delacruz]

I'm a tall guy, so when I learned about the Maverick, I test sat in one (an XLT without a moon roof) to make sure I fit. When the opportunity arose to purchase a 2023 Maverick Lariat Tremor, I jumped on it. Now that I've had the truck for over two weeks, I think I may have made a mistake. I can't sit up straight, either having to lean back or slouch because the moon roof takes up 2 inches of headroom. Does anyone know if it would be possible to lower the seats any further? If so, is it safe? I asked my dealership if they could do it, and from what I've heard so far, they can't.

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[Kevin1987]

Out of curiousity, how tall are you? I'm 6' 6" and ordered a 2023 Lariat Lux Hybrid with NO moonroof because I wanted the extra headroom. I haven't had a chance to sit in one yet, and I'm extremely worried when my truck gets delivered that I wont fit comfortably. lol...

 

[Art Vandelay]

Out of curiousity, how tall are you? I'm 6' 6" and ordered a 2023 Lariat Lux Hybrid with NO moonroof because I wanted the extra headroom. I haven't had a chance to sit in one yet, and I'm extremely worried when my truck gets delivered that I wont fit comfortably. lol...

I'm 6'4" and I just got my Lariat Hybrid with Moonroof last week and I have plenty of headroom. I was a little worried ordering one with a moonroof but it's something I used every day in nice weather on my previous vehicles so I really wanted it. I'm telling you, I'm seriously surprised by how much headroom I have. Granted I'm two inches shorter than you but I can't imagine you won't have enough room. Maybe on an XL or XLT without a power seat where you can't lower the seat I guess it could be an issue bit if you're getting a Lariat I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[zach57x]

6’5, no moonroof, plenty of headroom

 

[WWM]

I assume you did realize that the driver side power seat has an up-down adjustment on the front control? At least it does in the standard (non-Tremor) Lariat. I am 6'-4", no moonroof, and have plenty of headroom, however, when the driver seat is adjusted all the way up my head is closer than I would like.

 

[Old Man]

I think it is Shaq in disguise.

 

[Kevin1987]

I'm 6'4" and I just got my Lariat Hybrid with Moonroof last week and I have plenty of headroom. I was a little worried ordering one with a moonroof but it's something I used every day in nice weather on my previous vehicles so I really wanted it. I'm telling you, I'm seriously surprised by how much headroom I have. Granted I'm two inches shorter than you but I can't imagine you won't have enough room. Maybe on an XL or XLT without a power seat where you can't lower the seat I guess it could be an issue bit if you're getting a Lariat I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Thanks for the reply! I feel much better now actually. Especially since I didn’t get the moonroof… I’ll miss it for sure as it’s something I use all the time in my Corolla. But everything else should more than make up for it. haha

 

[Dick Delacruz]

Out of curiousity, how tall are you? I'm 6' 6" and ordered a 2023 Lariat Lux Hybrid with NO moonroof because I wanted the extra headroom. I haven't had a chance to sit in one yet, and I'm extremely worried when my truck gets delivered that I wont fit comfortably. lol...

I'm only 6'4", but I'm torso tall. I sat up straight in one with no moonroof and had enough headroom. Chances are you'll fit. Look into cars that have 40.3 inches of effective head room to sit in if your worried (that's what Ford says the Maverick has https://media.ford.com/content/dam/...22-Ford-Maverick-Technical-Specifications.pdf).

 

[Dick Delacruz]

6’5, no moonroof, plenty of headroom

Yeah, maybe I'll jump on one later down the line without a moon roof if Mavericks get easier to purchase.

 

[Dick Delacruz]

I assume you did realize that the driver side power seat has an up-down adjustment on the front control? At least it does in the standard (non-Tremor) Lariat. I am 6'-4", no moonroof, and have plenty of headroom, however, when the driver seat is adjusted all the way up my head is closer than I would like.

The seat is all the way down for me unfortunately. I've recently sat in a Maverick without a moon roof and I fit just fine sitting up straight. From what I've read, the Tremor's seats should be no different than the Lariat's nor do they appear to be (outside of the color/stitching).

 

[Kevin1987]

I'm only 6'4", but I'm torso tall. I sat up straight in one with no moonroof and had enough headroom. Chances are you'll fit. Look into cars that have 40.3 inches of effective head room to sit in if your worried (that's what Ford says the Maverick has https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North America/US/product/2022/maverick/pdf/2022-Ford-Maverick-Technical-Specifications.pdf).

Good to know! My Corolla has 39” of headroom and it has a moonroof. Maybe I’m just used to it after 13 years, but it’s comfortable. I think I have enough reassurance at this point. lol. I appreciate it! I’ll just stay excited for when it finally gets delivered.

 

[catshreds]

If you think there is a headroom issue with the driver's seat, than you better not EVER sit in the PASSENGER SEAT! You will need the "jaws of life" to get you in and out!

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