Aftermarket seats

[muskie]

I drove Mark VIIIs from 86-08 primarily for seats comfort as I have back issues. I bought an '09 fusion and am pleased

except for the seats. The seat causes me neck and shoulder pain and I think it is because the upper portion of the seat pushes my shoulders forward. I can't seem to sit with a straight back. I know people have had problems with the headrest but this is not the problem with me. Are there any options for replacing the seats, ie Recaro or others? Would an MKZ seat be better and fit?

[DaveM]

I drove Mark VIIIs from 86-08 primarily for seats comfort as I have back issues. I bought an '09 fusion and am pleased

except for the seats. The seat causes me neck and shoulder pain and I think it is because the upper portion of the seat pushes my shoulders forward. I can't seem to sit with a straight back. I know people have had problems with the headrest but this is not the problem with me. Are there any options for replacing the seats, ie Recaro or others? Would an MKZ seat be better and fit?

You need to watch it now days as lots of seats also contain the side curtain air bags which would/could make it against the law to tamper with them.

[Brent372]

I was thinking Gen 3 SHO seats :D

[vicky.pett]

I tried this and faced the same problem. What to do? I am trying some thing from the dealer.

[FtLewis2002]

The side bolsters definitely push the shoulders forward. It would be nice for cornering if I was a little guy. But if you have both hands on the steering wheel, your shoulders are already forward unless you dive with the seat really close to the steering wheel. It makes it easier to drive long distance, and that's why they designed the seats that way instead of being flat. Most new vehicles have the side bolsters. I'm sure you could have the seat redesigned at an upholstery shop.

[06FuSiOn3.0L]

The side bolsters definitely push the shoulders forward. It would be nice for cornering if I was a little guy. But if you have both hands on the steering wheel, your shoulders are already forward unless you dive with the seat really close to the steering wheel. It makes it easier to drive long distance, and that's why they designed the seats that way instead of being flat. Most new vehicles have the side bolsters. I'm sure you could have the seat redesigned at an upholstery shop.

 

 

im 19 yrs old and my 06 fusion seats are leather and they are comfy.. ya'll must just be old.. put the seat as low as it can go and kick the seat back .. not all the way back but more than you would usually drive at lol

[acdii]

Go try out an MKZ, if you like the seat comfort, get yours swapped out with one, they should basically bolt right in and plug up to the harness since they are basically the same car.