Putting Platinum Seats in a Limited?

[Deadman]

I'm curious If anyone has read of or thought of putting a set of Platinum seats in a Limited? I know the massing might not work, but whatever. I'm just wishing the seats in my 302A were more "hugging" like the ones in my wifes Navigator. I've never even sat in a Platinum seat before, but after my last Wisconsin to Miami road trip, I was finding my azz sore from the flat as a board seats in the limiteds.

When I bought my 302A, I couldn't find a Platinum to actually sit in, so I had no clue they had better seats. So I guess I should ask if anyone thinks the Platinum seats are any better than the Limiteds seats?

By glancing at them, they appear to maybe fairly easy to swap, but obviously I'll have to do a LOT more research on this before I try it.

Any thoughts, suggestions, etc? I'm a little concerned about the airbags in the seats working properly, so I really don't want to disable the airbag if I can avoid that for obvious safety reasons.

I know it'll be an expensive swap, but Its far cheaper than trading mine as I'll probably keep mine 8 more years and I've got mine set up just how I want it and has 125K mile warranty on it and sway bars and stuff.

 

[RussD89]

Another option might be a good interior shop to re-cover what you have, and they can swap the cushioning and shape of the base and/or back. Might be cheaper, or not, but would be more custom than going with plat seats.

 

[Deadman]

Another option might be a good interior shop to re-cover what you have, and they can swap the cushioning and shape of the base and/or back. Might be cheaper, or not, but would be more custom than going with plat seats.

Good thought! I did that to an old car and it worked perfect. These seats are just flat as a board once you sit in a Navi seat....

 

[AmpForE]

Platinum seats have the massaging seat option that’s messages your butt for the long trips. I’m guessing the Platinum seat will fit but you may have trouble getting the massage part to work.

 

[Deadman]

Platinum seats have the massaging seat option that’s messages your butt for the long trips. I’m guessing the Platinum seat will fit but you may have trouble getting the massage part to work.

Agree and wasn't super concerned about the massage part itself, just was looking for a more contoured seat. The limited seats are flat as a board once you sit in wifes Navigator seats in comparison. I never noticed it until I rode in her car.

I'll go to a dealership and take pics of all the wiring harnesses and stuff. Hopefully the airbags aren't an issue...

 

[Deadman]

Looking at pics online, the Platinum seats appear identical to the Limited seats. Maybe I was right when I thought the Platniums only added massage feature to the same seat..... As in not any more contoured....

 

[newusername]

can't compare to the Limited seats but i find the ones in our Platinum extremely comfortable and the seats in my 2017 F350 Platinum are the same and we've done ton's of long distance multi day trips comfortably - the massaging function really helps.

 

[Fozzy]

If you don’t care about the back rub. Maybe look for a set of Raptor seats. They may have to much side bolster for you. But they are really comfy, especially the Recaro ones.


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[aggiegrad05]

Looking at pics online, the Platinum seats appear identical to the Limited seats. Maybe I was right when I thought the Platniums only added massage feature to the same seat..... As in not any more contoured....

I think the seats themselves on the Plattys are exactly the same as the other trims, structurally. But they obviously have the added massage feature as well as upgraded leather. I do not, however, know whether the upgraded leather also comes with more padding.

 

[AmpForE]

Agree and wasn't super concerned about the massage part itself, just was looking for a more contoured seat. The limited seats are flat as a board once you sit in wifes Navigator seats in comparison. I never noticed it until I rode in her car.

I'll go to a dealership and take pics of all the wiring harnesses and stuff. Hopefully the airbags aren't an issue...

My Limited seats were fine for a 10 hour drive, but everyone is different, the Platinum seat with the massage would have likely addressed your complaint.

 

[okiexpy]

We bought the platinum trim over a limited just for the massage function....aaaaaand love it! totally worth trying to get the massage to work. It moves just enough you can sit there for hours and get out and not feel like you have been stuck in the same position for hours. Id see if a custom shop around you could do some work either on the seats you have (new leather and massage function) or see if they can make the platy seats work for you).

 

[wakeboarder]

I'm curious If anyone has read of or thought of putting a set of Platinum seats in a Limited? I know the massing might not work, but whatever. I'm just wishing the seats in my 302A were more "hugging" like the ones in my wifes Navigator. I've never even sat in a Platinum seat before, but after my last Wisconsin to Miami road trip, I was finding my azz sore from the flat as a board seats in the limiteds.

When I bought my 302A, I couldn't find a Platinum to actually sit in, so I had no clue they had better seats. So I guess I should ask if anyone thinks the Platinum seats are any better than the Limiteds seats?

By glancing at them, they appear to maybe fairly easy to swap, but obviously I'll have to do a LOT more research on this before I try it.

Any thoughts, suggestions, etc? I'm a little concerned about the airbags in the seats working properly, so I really don't want to disable the airbag if I can avoid that for obvious safety reasons.

I know it'll be an expensive swap, but Its far cheaper than trading mine as I'll probably keep mine 8 more years and I've got mine set up just how I want it and has 125K mile warranty on it and sway bars and stuff.

It appears to be possible in an F150. See link below.
Anyone added massaging seats? - Page 3 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

 

[wakeboarder]

Maybe you could move the Navigator seats over to the Expedition before trading it in?

 

[Deadman]

Maybe you could move the Navigator seats over to the Expedition before trading it in?

Nope, all the controls are on the doors.

 

[Grizguy]

I have done a 1000 mile trip from northwest PA to Mississippi.. Had to stop once for gas.. 1 potty stop.. On the way back.. stopped once for gas.. Cruising about 80 MPH.. 2018 max XLT

 

[RussD89]

I have done a 1000 mile trip from northwest PA to Mississippi.. Had to stop once for gas.. 1 potty stop.. On the way back.. stopped once for gas.. Cruising about 80 MPH.. 2018 max XLT

And this applies to his seat options how?

 

[Deadman]

And this applies to his seat options how?

Sounds like his butt survived! lol.

We just ran from Northern, WI to Miami and our butts were ready for a break!