Its not uncomfortable but ford didnt put an armrest in the sec row bench which makes it harder to be comfy. Also, from what im hearing and from what i remember feeling atleast in the 4th gen, the sec row capt chairs are more plush and supportive.
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I thought that but we are looking at the Limited and it seems 90% of the ones i find have the bench.Higher trims have the captains as standard and the bench as an option from what I remember.
3 kids, 7 year old, 2 year old, infant. easiest to put the oldest in the 3rd row with a booster, the infant and toddler in the captains chairs.Who will primarily be sitting in the 2nd row? If you have kids, the bench usually makes more sense even if you plan to remove the center seat.
If you don’t have kids and will primarily have adults in the 2nd and 3rd row, the captain’s chairs are a nice option but I wouldn’t say necessary.
I’ve done a 5 hour road trip in the 2nd row bench seat and didn’t find it uncomfortable.
Who will primarily be sitting in the 2nd row? If you have kids, the bench usually makes more sense even if you plan to remove the center seat.
If you don’t have kids and will primarily have adults in the 2nd and 3rd row, the captain’s chairs are a nice option but I wouldn’t say necessary.
I’ve done a 5 hour road trip in the 2nd row bench seat and didn’t find it uncomfortable.
3 kids, 7 year old, 2 year old, infant. easiest to put the oldest in the 3rd row with a booster, the infant and toddler in the captains chairs.
The Navigator has 3 seat configurations:
Most stock units have buckets. I wanted a bench because I wanted the extra seat. I wanted the short wheelbase. There are a few times I need to carry luggage and people. Having the ability to have an extra person in the middle row and have more space for luggage is a plus.
- Buckets
- Buckets with console (Reserve and above)
- Bench
So far, I have only carried 7 people. Each time I carry 7, we end up putting 3 people in the middle row and 2 in the 3rd row.
I ordered my Navigator exactly the way I wanted it. It was less expensive than a stock unit and only took 6 weeks. If you are buying new and are not in a hurry, ordering what you want on an Expedition or Navigator is the way to go. Much easier to negotiate too (shop the identical vehicle at multiple dealerships).
Don't you mean the other way round?Agreed! The best way is to get the L and the bench.
You can get by with regular wheelbase but if you ever use a long one you will really feel like you have ZERO room in the rear with the 3rd row seats up.
Don't you mean the other way round?