I just completed a 1150km round trip with my truck (700plus miles) I hate the bench seats. (by the way i did get 23-24mpg with the 5.4liter engine). I cannot walk straight when I get out of the truck for a while and I have pain in the lower back when I drive it long periods. It really feels like I am sitting on something rather than in a seat. Anyone have the steehorse seats? Any suggestions? I am not going to keep that bench that is for sure.

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2000 F-150 Supercab 4x4, FLowmaster, Flowmaster DF40, Uniden CB, Canopy, BFG 32x10's Ko's, WHistler radar det, 3.55LS, 5.4liter, XLT, Red on Grey,

 

Which seat are you looking for? I find that the NON-split cloth bench is very back-friendly on road trips. Are you looking to dump your split bench? If so, shoot me an email.

 

DOH!

By the way, my email is dsides@netscape.net

 

Does yours have an adjustable lumbar
support? If it doesn't,you can try to find one in a junkyard. might be cheaper than
an aftermarket seat. Mine has the lumbar
option and I almost always have to drive it
long distances. Really reduces the back
pain quite a bit.just a thought.,,,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
Hoping for deliverance from door crack hell.

 

BTW,
If you were getting 23-24 mpg then your engine must be the 2.4 litre version... I'd check to see if all the spark plugs are installed.

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1998 F150 Nascar Edition
RC, 4.6L, 3.73
Current Mods ... Superchip

 

1. Yes I have the lumbar support and used it quite a bit and tried every position..still not happy.

2. Yes I was really getting 24-25mpg in Canada...our gallon is Imperial not usa so it is bigger by one forth. I just got 750km on my last tank(92liter) with my 5.4l with 4000km on the truck so far. That is 465 miles out of a tank... I have no complaints. That was also going up and down 4-5000 ft mountains..I would have got more (i think) in the praries.

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2000 F-150 Supercab 4x4, FLowmaster, Flowmaster DF40, Uniden CB, Canopy, BFG 32x10's Ko's, WHistler radar det, 3.55LS, 5.4liter, XLT, Red on Grey,

 

I haven't had any back trouble on long trips with the split bench seat in my truck but when I had my Mustang GT I would have back and leg pain after a long trip I wish I had bucket seats in the truck over the bench for more comfort but the bench seat will do fine for now.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

 

I have the split bench seat in my SCrew and find it to be very comfortable after two trips of over 800 miles each. The big difference for me seems to be that I also have the six way power driver's seat. This helps me make adjustments as I am driving to stay comfortable. I also find the power pedal adjustment helps me keep my legs in different places, a key for back comfort. I have had lower back pain in the past, and I find the SCrew to be better on my back than my last vehicle, a Nissan Pathfinder.

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MIKEnTN

2001 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4
Tordeor Red with Silver Two Tone, Med. Graphite Int., 5.4 V-8, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III towing, Skid Plates, 17" Alum Wheels, Sliding Rear Window, Remote Keyless Entry, Rhino Liner.

AWESOME Truck!

 

What's "power pedal adjustment"? Can the gas pedal be adjusted? Dennis

 

On the 2001 Supercrews there is a switch on the dash that lets you adjust the pedals 2"-3" or so for different height drivers. I believe it is to allow shorter drivers to sit a little farther away from the air bag in case of an accident so they aren't harmed by it.

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT Supercrew, D.Wedgewood Blue, 5.4, 3.55LS,
Class III, Cargo Cage, etc....

 

It is also an option on all 2000-01 150s and up. I think it will be a more widely offered feature in the future. Other companies will copy it, I'm sure.

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2000 Ford F-150 Super Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat Black/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Off-Road, Class III, Installed accessories included so far are: Lund X-Terminator bug shield, Vent Shade Vent Visors, GTS headlight blackouts, Westin Black nerf bars, more to come soon... visit http://www.bmgsite.com and http://www.isurfwebdesign.com and http://www.bmgsite.com/truck for truck pics.

 

jimwww,

I too found that my 60/40 seat was only mediocre. I bought my truck in Ontario and in the first week had driven it to Halifax, which was not bad. however a year later when i drove it to vancouver 5500k i found it to be lacking. Lately ive been going back and forth to Edmonton and i find it to be rather uncomfortable. I think the seat is getting packed out a little bit - but with the truck out of warrenty - i am going to look at replacing the drivers portion, or maybe getting a whole new bench.

I wish they had offered the leather bench when i ordered my 99 - but no such luck. The cloth is not bad, but i think the leather would look nice.



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Bambino Worldwide
http://bambino.dhs.org/

 

Yeah, I thought the seats were hurting my back too. Then I remembered that I'd painted the house, moved three rooms of furniture by myself and did some heavy yard work. Maybe that had something to do with it. I also think switching cars and having my back adjust to the new seats played a role......maybe it IS the seats.....

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2001 SuperCrew, Lariat, DWBlue/Beige, Tow Package, 5.4 Triton V-8, Ltd-slip Diff., Sliding rear window, 6 Cd, and Moonroof. Ordered 07-17-00 and delivered 10-6-00. $200 under invoice from Mike Buckley at Al Bilton Ford in Holly Hill SC (803-496-3150).

MODS: Uhh, let's see, I treated the leather and sealed the paint. Does that count?