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For those willing to investigate, you may find that one or more of the headrests from the rest of the Ford vehicle lineup may make a better fit in your Edge. The Escape/Mariner and Mustang have headrests that are similar in size and appearance, so those wont work. The dimensions of the guide posts (metal rods) of the headrests should be at a width that is similar if not identical to one or more other Ford vehicle headrests. Just an idea. For those interested, I can get the dimensions of the current headrests which might help your search.

For those interested, the headrests are intended as a supplemental restraint, not as a "headrest." What does this mean? Well, the headrest is intended as a safety mechanism to prevent neck and head injuries during a frontal collision. Referring to them as a headrest is an engineering misnomer as they are meant for safety not comfort. So, from an engineering standpoint, they serve to meet federally mandated safety standards. This may not mean a lot to many, but again, modifying their proper orientation by rotating their position does alter their intended function.

Just an FYI, but the reason the headrests are difficult to remove is to avoid them becoming a projectile during a frontal collision. One of the two headrest guide posts (the two metal rods) is designed with a notch that engages with the headrest guides (the plastic piece) that prevents easy headrest removal. Basically, it's a fail safe from an occupant completely removing a headrest or raising it beyond its intended (safe) range of motion. Only one of these headrest guide posts has this notch, so altering the position of the headrest by rotating it 180 degrees does not guarantee that the headrest will not dislodge during a collision. For those of you who still would like to remove and reinstall the headrests in a different orientation, you can do so. To remove the headrests, simply straighten the outermost end of a paperclip, raise the headrest to its uppermost position, insert the paperclip into the small hole on the plastic headrest guide, and press firmly while pulling upwards on the headrest.