Vizsla_Buddy Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am seriously considering the Edge Ecoboost. We went and test drove it yes today. The only question I had was the seats. Our need for this vehicle is long distance driving (5 - 12 hours). For you owners, how comfortable we the seats over time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I just did a drive from South Carolina to NJ both ways and the seats were very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vizsla_Buddy Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Great feedback. Thanks. Did either of you have the leather seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 yea mine are leather and I have the ecoboost as well. Im also 6'3 280 and I was very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limited59 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sorry this is off-topic... but do any of you notice the left-most part of the seat cushion on the leather seat has developed some wrinkles? I ask because there seem to be some 'larger' folks posting here (I'm 6'2"-230 myself). I only have 5,000 miles on my '11 Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitt Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I have noticed with my 11 edge sport the seats are a huge let down creaking and popping, I've already had my passenger seat replaced and the only one who sits in it is my 115lb wife. Real disappointed with my seats. Kinda dreading the trip I'm getting ready to take to FL from TN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry this is off-topic... but do any of you notice the left-most part of the seat cushion on the leather seat has developed some wrinkles? I ask because there seem to be some 'larger' folks posting here (I'm 6'2"-230 myself). I only have 5,000 miles on my '11 Edge. From past experience with leather seats, the leftmost part of the drivers seat will show "wrinkles" sooner than the right side because you are putting more stress on it getting in and out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimj Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) From past experience with leather seats, the leftmost part of the drivers seat will show "wrinkles" sooner than the right side because you are putting more stress on it getting in and out. You're right, completely normal. I've had leather from every american (auto) manufacturer and they all did this. You'll also notice "seat crush" in the same area for the same reasons. Usually the taller the vehicle (or the shorter the person) the more you'll see it unless you step on running boards and sit directly on the seat without sliding across. It isn't really a weight thing though that speeds it up I'm sure. I'm 6'2 @210 but was 300 so have seen a wide range of conditions. Edited August 14, 2012 by jimj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 The cloth seats in my 2011 SEL are some of the most comfortable I've ever had. Soft with great lower back support. Awesome for someone like me with a bad lower back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limited59 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks for all of your responses to my OT question. I guess I notice it more in the Edge because the leather is softer than I'm used to. I'd hate to see the seats in 50,000 mi if they look like this in 5,000. As far as creaking and popping, 'weak' seats are something I've seen in Ford vehicles all the way back to the '80s. Myself, I am quite careful not to 'stress' the seat too much. Although my Edge has had a bit of a popping sound in the lumbar (I keep it deflated because it's not in the right spot for me) from day 1. Not too big a deal... nothing's perfect. And I've got my eye on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ 3.7L AWD. Can't wait to test drive one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Should be an awesome test drive on the "Z". You'll have to report on the test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limited59 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Should be an awesome test drive on the "Z". You'll have to report on the test drive. I will. I have no major complaints with my Edge, but I am extremely worried about the future of powertrains in vehicles. I like a larger V6 as opposed to turbo four cylinders and small and twin turbo V6s. That worry has driven me to upgrade more often than one normally does. I may have to drive the same vehicle forever if the 2.0L turbo four is the only engine on the market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzy Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Limited59 if you drove a 2.0L Ecoboost Edge you would have no concerns about a four cylinder. When I was deciding what to buy, I test drove both the four cylinder and the V6 and hands down I preferred the Ecoboost. That's what I bought and I just love it. And the leather seats are great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have the ecoboost as well, but you only can tell the difference when going up steep inclines and that is about it. It takes a second or two for the turbo to kick in on the incline, unless you are already pushing the gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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