Better seats?

[Lebba]

Is there a possibility that Ford will offer a package better front seats (and back seats for that matter)?
I tried it today, no test drive, but indoors at a dealership in Norway.
The front seats can be order with 8-way powered seats. They are really 6-way, since there is no tilt and the lumbar does not count in my book. The lumbar support is only two-way (in-out, not up-down). There is little side support. The seats also feels squishy and have no thigh extension.
From my point of view Ford have to to better. This is probably the reason I will cancel my reservation, unless Ford realizes that they have to offer a package with better seats, at least 12-ways speaking Ford language.
What are the odds for this happening?

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[macchiaz-o]

Is there a possibility that Ford will offer a package better front seats (and back seats for that matter)?
I tried it today, no test drive, but indoors at a dealer in Norway.
The front seats can be order with 8-way powered seats. They are really 6-way, since there is no tilt and the lumbar does not count in my book. The lumbar support is only two-way (in-out, not up-down). There is little side support. The seats also feels squishy and have no thigh extension.
From my point of view Ford have to to better. This is probably the reason I will cancel my reservation, unless Ford realizes that they have to offer a package with better seats, at least 12-ways speaking Ford language.
What are the odds for this happening?

The GT and GT Performance seats are different. But I seriously doubt they have the adjustments you're wanting.

Chances of these seat capabilities changing in the next 2 years? Slim to none.

 

[trutolife27]

Is there a possibility that Ford will offer a package better front seats (and back seats for that matter)?
I tried it today, no test drive, but indoors at a dealer in Norway.
The front seats can be order with 8-way powered seats. They are really 6-way, since there is no tilt and the lumbar does not count in my book. The lumbar support is only two-way (in-out, not up-down). There is little side support. The seats also feels squishy and have no thigh extension.
From my point of view Ford have to to better. This is probably the reason I will cancel my reservation, unless Ford realizes that they have to offer a package with better seats, at least 12-ways speaking Ford language.
What are the odds for this happening?

nope, you can only put so much tech in with so much of a budget.

 

[RyZt]

there is no tilt

By tilt, do you mean the ability to adjust the height of the front half and back half of the seat separately?

That's not a surprise, the order guide says "8-way power passenger fore/aft, up/down, power lumbar, power recline". It's not something I'm concerned about. I'm more concerned about headrest, and mach-e Premium has 4-way adjustable head rest, which is perfect.

If that's something that matters to you, it would be unfortunate. And I understand that this kind of thing can be a deal breaker.

 

[Lebba]

nope, you can only put so much tech in with so much of a budget.

Ok, but it is just not good enough for the European market.

By tilt, do you mean the ability to adjust the height of the front half and back half of the seat separately?

That's not a surprise, the order guide says "8-way power passenger fore/aft, up/down, power lumbar, power recline". It's not something I'm concerned about. I'm more concerned about headrest, and mach-e Premium has 4-way adjustable head rest, which is perfect.

If that's something that matters to you, it would be unfortunate. And I understand that this kind of thing can be a deal breaker.

It did not see that when I ordered. I never saw anything but 8-way (in Norwegian language). I figured this out later by googling. In some Norwegian Mach-e Facebook groups the seats has been a real deal breaker for several people.

 

[ChasingCoral]

In Norway you already have an option we don't the ski hatch:
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/norway-mach-e-ready-for-production.2259/post-69553
That would be awesome!

 

[Lebba]

In Norway you already have an option we don't the ski hatch:
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/norway-mach-e-ready-for-production.2259/post-69553
That would be awesome!

The ski hatch is a joke. It is way to small. Even though I ski as often as I can I would not pay for something like that. If you need space for 4 persons, there is no way skis for 4 persons would fit.

 

[ChasingCoral]

The ski hatch is a joke. It is way to small. Even though I ski as often as I can I would not pay for something like that. If you need space for 4 persons, there is no way skis for 4 persons would fit.

True. Probably only enough for 1-2 downhill or 3 XC.

 

[Jimrpa]

Actually, I was slightly surprised and disappointed on the seat adjustments as well. My 2018 escape titanium seats have the adjustments described. While I understand the need to hit a cost bogey, I am surprised that something as common as 12-way power seats would have to be the one thing to go. To be honest, I’d trade the pano glass roof, or wireless charging for the seats. Or at least they could have made them an option (they gray trimmed steering wheel and 12-way power seat package for an additional $500 ?)

 

[ab13]

Doesn't appear different than the function on the regular Mustang, 6 way with lumber adjustment.

 

[timbop]

Doesn't appear different than the function on the regular Mustang, 6 way with lumber adjustment.

My 2015 has tilt front/back, but honestly that just makes it harder to get in the position I like after a valet messes with it.

 

[Jimrpa]

Doesn't appear different than the function on the regular Mustang, 6 way with lumber adjustment.

Actually, the Mustang Premium Convertible that I had in Palm Springs this year had 12-way VENTILATED seats - very nice in the desert!

 

[Gitboxdre]

Is there a possibility that Ford will offer a package better front seats (and back seats for that matter)?
I tried it today, no test drive, but indoors at a dealership in Norway.
The front seats can be order with 8-way powered seats. They are really 6-way, since there is no tilt and the lumbar does not count in my book. The lumbar support is only two-way (in-out, not up-down). There is little side support. The seats also feels squishy and have no thigh extension.
From my point of view Ford have to to better. This is probably the reason I will cancel my reservation, unless Ford realizes that they have to offer a package with better seats, at least 12-ways speaking Ford language.
What are the odds for this happening?

This is kind of an issue for me too, I’m hoping one day we will at least get the option.

After driving a couple of different Mach E loaners for a total of about a week, I realized that pushing my seat back further than I usually do and telescoping the steering wheel further out makes a big difference in comfort, without the thigh support I wish it had. Without the telescoping wheel, though, I would probably be crushed to admit I’d have to pass on the MME. So I feel ya.

 

[Marcel]

You can ask an upholsterer to add some foam to the side of the seats that will greatly improve the side support. I have had this done in the past to an Audi, costs only 200 euro's for 2 Seats and you can have it tailored to you...

 

[dtbaker61]

you can replace front seats completely with your choice of aftermarket... but be aware that the floor bracket for the Mach-e is completely different than previous Mustangs, and may not be available aftermarket 'for a while'. The floor bracket in the stock seat is 'highly integrated', and not designed to accept a universal framed aftermarket seat.

You *could* also get the stock seats re-upolstered.... retaining the frame, motors, etc, but custom fitting the foam and choosing a cover material you prefer.

The other thing to be aware of is that (at least in US) the side airbag is in the seat, not the door pillar. So you may have to either live with no side airbag, or choose a seat that has one built in.

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