Driver seat ActiveX material failing after 13k miles.

[Ride_the_lightning]

in my experience these materials fail as a result of using improper cleaners. These aren't organic leathers, they may be petrol based and some cleaners will break down the integrity of the material depending upon the chemicals and the chemistry of those cleaners. Much how rubbers can break down with the wrong kind of lubricants...some cleaners are not suitable for use on these materials. I generally stick with alkaline APCs that leave behind no residue. The armor all and other crap that leaves a finish are the ones I worry about.

The "interior protection package" or whatever the dealership did is suspect in this case.

I agree. I’ll have to see what the dealer did, although it was 13 months ago. I’ve only ever used water or baby wipes to clean them. I remember when I had my Tesla, people were melting their vinyl seats with hand sanitizer. Been very careful ever since I read about that.

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[Scooby24]

I agree. I’ll have to see what the dealer did, although it was 13 months ago. I’ve only ever used water or baby wipes to clean them. I remember when I had my Tesla, people were melting their vinyl seats with hand sanitizer. Been very careful ever since I read about that.

Yeah that's why I don't like these dealers doing crap to our cars before we take delivery. I'm a less is more guy when it comes to interior products. Clean up the stuff...but don't layer on conditioners unless it's specifically designed for the material you're putting it on. And definitely don't add anything with shine, yuck.

 

[BigMach-E]

Hmmm, yeah. I don’t know why there even is perforation. These aren’t cooled or actively ventilated.

 

[GuliblGuy]

19k miles and no cracking.

I've been known to wear a pant.

 

[Nemy]

Hmmm, yeah. I don’t know why there even is perforation. These aren’t cooled or actively ventilated.

It still helps with circulation and airflow - which is supposed to be even more important with fake leather. My back would sweat on longer drives in the non-perforated Select seats. Not an issue with the Premium.

 

[kevinosman23]

Hi all

i have had my drivers seat split between the perforations on the seam.
see pictures attached

but guess what it’s happened twice now in 2 years.
the first time it happened after 6 months of ownership. The seat cover was replaced by Ford under warranty but it took 6 months to get one. Crazy hey
it has now happened again just inside 2 years. I am waiting for fords response

anybody else seen splits at the seams?

 

[bellyer]

31,000 miles in and we just noticed cracking of our drivers seat in our MME First Edition. Does anyone know if repair is covered by warranty?

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