Bronco seats uncomfortable?

[604Bronco]

I concur, some of the best I've had. The only negative mark I give out is the lumbar area can get a bit sweaty.

I will also agree with Mr. Dick. The MGV seats are very comfortable and some of the best I've had in a vehicle. Haven't had it through Summer yet, so I can't comment on the puddle he finds on his seats.

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[Tricky Dick]

I will also agree with Mr. Dick. The MGV seats are very comfortable and some of the best I've had in a vehicle. Haven't had it through Summer yet, so I can't comment on the puddle he finds on his seats.

Not a puddle per se, just a little

 

[cricex]

I love my MGV seats! Did a 900 mile road trip in January and was very comfortable the entire time.

 

[Markpf189]

I have the leather seats and I find them very comfortable, especially with the heated seat to level 1.

 

[Panmort]

I've got the cloth seats and have zero issue with them, they're comfortable for me.

 

[RideEmCowboy]

The cloth seats are super comfy for me, 5'2", thin-medium build. Love them way more than the leather seats in my old Mustang.

I learned a lot about ergonomics working with the Environmental Health and Safety Group at Apple. We made "ergonomic house calls" to people's cubicles, adjusting chairs, desks, screens, lighting.

In case no one has mentioned this before, industrial design for, e.g., cars and office furniture, is standardized for your typical 5'10" 170-lb male. If you're not one of those, you may need accessories & prostheses & adjustments to optimize your own comfort.

 

[CapeBadlands]

I have a 4 door Badlands and since mid January I’ve been experiencing severe back pain. Never had back problems in my 56 years. When it became unbearable I was house bound for three weeks not able to get out of bed with out severe pain on the level 9 to 10. I’ve driven and rode in other cars and trucks since then with no pain at all. No sooner did I take a drive in my Bronco the pain returned. I’ve concluded that the seat cushion is just at too short, front to back, so tall guys like me have most of their thighs to the knee unsupported. Gonna swap in TrailBlazerSS or Tahoe seats. Tired of sitting at the kids table.

So I received my Big Bend standard package manual transmission Bronco two days ago, and the seats are so uncomfortable that I am having intense back pain. I’m wondering if this is the case for anyone else. The lumbar seems to sit lower than my Xterra and is not height adjustable. I’m used to driving on truck chassis and a stick as I had an Xterra (manual) forever so it’s not that. But these seats just feel wrong no matter how I adjust them. Everything else about the bronco is great. Just wondering if anyone else is having this experience or has thoughts.

 

[shieldsy]

I have a 4 door Badlands and since mid January I’ve been experiencing severe back pain. Never had back problems in my 56 years. When it became unbearable I was house bound for three weeks not able to get out of bed with out severe pain on the level 9 to 10. I’ve driven and rode in other cars and trucks since then with no pain at all. No sooner did I take a drive in my Bronco the pain returned. I’ve concluded that the seat cushion is just at too short, front to back, so tall guys like me have most of their thighs to the knee unsupported. Gonna swap in TrailBlazerSS or Tahoe seats. Tired of sitting at the kids table.

9 or 10 level pain and house bound for weeks just from riding in the Bronco with your thighs unsupported?

Are you sure this is the right vehicle for you? Are you sure you should even be driving? Are you sure you shouldn't go to the ER?

 

[RideEmCowboy]

I have a 4 door Badlands and since mid January I’ve been experiencing severe back pain. Never had back problems in my 56 years. When it became unbearable I was house bound for three weeks not able to get out of bed with out severe pain on the level 9 to 10. I’ve driven and rode in other cars and trucks since then with no pain at all. No sooner did I take a drive in my Bronco the pain returned. I’ve concluded that the seat cushion is just at too short, front to back, so tall guys like me have most of their thighs to the knee unsupported. Gonna swap in TrailBlazerSS or Tahoe seats. Tired of sitting at the kids table.

I'm guessing that it's not that your thighs are unsupported but that the short seat is putting you into lordosis (swayback) where the intervertebral discs are misaligned, hopefully not ruptured, and pressing on one or more nerves. Hope you recover quickly and completely.

 

[GeoWar64]

I have a ‘21 Badlands Sasquatch with Marine Grade Vinyl. My seats are very comfortable FOR ME. What I’ve learned is that seat comfort is very personal. I don’t care for my wife’s ‘21 Telluride seats and I never like her prior ‘14 Durango seats (ok, but both are too firm for my taste). My ‘99 Super Duty, and ‘17 Ram seats hurt her back, but they were perfect for me.

 

[A907Chick]

I am with you on this seat issue. Also 5'4" and for me I feel like the lumbar doesn't dial down to absolutely no lumbar support. The passenger seat is far more comfortable then the drivers seat. I am thinking that there may be away to readjust the dial so it goes to no lumbar.

I have also looked into pedal block as well. This is the first vehicle in 14 years I have owned that doesn't have adjustable pedals! But I don't think it will help the lumbar issue.

 

[Calm horse]

I would recommend DDP yoga!

 

[BTomorama]

I am with you on this seat issue. Also 5'4" and for me I feel like the lumbar doesn't dial down to absolutely no lumbar support. The passenger seat is far more comfortable then the drivers seat. I am thinking that there may be away to readjust the dial so it goes to no lumbar.

I have also looked into pedal block as well. This is the first vehicle in 14 years I have owned that doesn't have adjustable pedals! But I don't think it will help the lumbar issue.

I would look in to working up to more lumbar support. There is a reason why it's in cars and is a big part of ergonomics. May end up helping you in the long run even if it's a little uncomfortable to start.

 

[BTomorama]

I have a 4 door Badlands and since mid January I’ve been experiencing severe back pain. Never had back problems in my 56 years. When it became unbearable I was house bound for three weeks not able to get out of bed with out severe pain on the level 9 to 10. I’ve driven and rode in other cars and trucks since then with no pain at all. No sooner did I take a drive in my Bronco the pain returned. I’ve concluded that the seat cushion is just at too short, front to back, so tall guys like me have most of their thighs to the knee unsupported. Gonna swap in TrailBlazerSS or Tahoe seats. Tired of sitting at the kids table.

How tall are you? I'm 6'-2" and don't find the seat short or have seat issues.

 

[COBadlands]

I have the MGV I am thin and 5'1" (barely) my husband is a big guy and 6'3" we both think the seats are really comfortable. We don't have any back issues but I am very surprised to hear that the seats are not comfortable for some!

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