2022 Limited SPP - Front Headrest Tilt

[cjack]

Good day, our Limited SPP finally arrived today (ordered 12/21). Seams great so far. One issue I found is that the front seat headrests seem to be tilted forward too much for my body.

I believe my previous F150 had headrests that included adjustable tilt, but these do not seem to have that.

Does the Platinum or other trim levels have adjustable tilt front headrests? Maybe previous years had them?

Thank you for your help,
Colin

 

[Squark]

I don't know about the 2022, but in my 2018 you have to tilt the headrest all the way forward to reset it to its back-most position.

 

[dgq68]

Same with these Expeditions. Move it all the way forward and it will reset to the straight up position.

 

[cjack]

Thanks for the replies so far. I tried that multiple times (even the manual shows it). But they will not budge forward or back.

 

[dlcorbett]

Iirc, only the platinum has multiple way adjustable headrests according to order guide. The 18s and 19s had them, but after 19, ford began discontenting the expy heavy from its quality of life features(4 way headrest, 10 way passenger seat, second row Tilt button, conversation mirror, ambient lighting colors, engine cover, etc).

 

[rd618]

Thanks for the replies so far. I tried that multiple times (even the manual shows it). But they will not budge forward or back.

Mine don’t move either. They are fixed in place.

 

[dgq68]

Sorry, i think the reason mine move is because of the rear entertainment system option.

 

[cjack]

I checked around the forums, it appears Ford stopped including the ratcheting headrests on Limited some time in 2021.

Platinum supposedly still has them.

 

[mreed112]

My 2022 King Ranch has adjustable headrests.

 

[gohogs]

My 22 limited has them but we have rear seat entertainment

 

[Deadman]

They deleted all kinds of these options from 2018 on up, but I think the 2020's were some of the last ones with the adjustable headrests. I couldn't live with those...... Either buy the old ones and swap them, or something.

 

[veedub]

I want to replace my fixed ones as well. 2021 Expedition. What part number should I be looking for to make sure they tilt?

 

[ak49]

The headrests of my 2022 Timberline are fixed and tilted way too far forward for me. I'd buy some platinum headrests, but I doubt I'd be able to get them in a matching green leather.

 

[maxlim2022]

the RES might be a PITA to live with but I'm sure glad i got it if only for the tilt feature of the head rest. I would have had to replace the headrests otherwise. it unbelievable the degree to which ford is reducing convenient contents, at a level which might not be obvious is a brief test drive or online purchase. head rest likes seats should be adjustable for different type of heads - I realize may sport cars and recaro seats do not have this feature, but those headrests by design tend to fit most necks and are physiologically designed and often are a single piece with the seat back

 

[ak49]

Why would RES be a pain to live with? And, has anyone retrofitted it to a vehicle that didn't come with it from the factory?

 

[maxlim2022]

Why would RES be a pain to live with? And, has anyone retrofitted it to a vehicle that didn't come with it from the factory?

there is at least a couple thread on RES issues/resolution attempts. They (RES) have not been working reliably in the 2022s and have led to battery drain in one of our forum members at least. Mine too failed on the day I first tried it out - day after purchase. Have unplugged and replugged it a number of times and finally just let it be as I had no intention of running to a dealership while they reset it without a true solution. There has however been an over the air update a couple of days ago, which appears to be making the system function better... time will tell

 

[cjack]

I ended up replacing my headrests with the Platinum version. Cost was $350 CAD each (that was with a discount). I ordered black, but the stitching is a different color (orange vs red). I don't mind and you probably wouldn't notice unless I told you.

I do feel the adjustable headrests make a big difference to me and are way more comfortable.

 

[ak49]

I'd totally do that if I could get them in the matching green leather.

 

[cjack]

I'd totally do that if I could get them in the matching green leather.

Maybe black would look ok? Maybe too different? Kind of upsets me, the cost to Ford must be like $4 per headrest...

 

[ak49]

I just went out to Ford's site to see what other versions and colors of headrest were available. It appears that Ford is no longer offering the same form factor of headrest on the higher optioned 2023 Timberline. Unfortunately, it also looks like they did away with the green color.