Hi guys, I have a F250 extended cab XLT 7.3 IDI diesel, 1992. The Princess finds that the passenger seat is uncomfortable on long trips with the slideincamper and I am looking at replacing the two front seats with OEM leather from a FF150. Yes, I have searched for and read as many threads on the seat topic as humanly possible and from that, think that it can be done using 1999-2006 F150 extended cab seats. I just want to verify from you experts if the size fits and that the holes might do with a little timkering thown in.

Given that the newer model has suiside doors for the back, I know that the seats will not slide forward by releasing the latch. That's ok because we use the back set in the cargo position as a bed for our dog.

 

Can't really answer your question, but welcome to the forum.

 

I think you mean '97-'03 ('04 for the Heritage model or whatever they called the leftovers). I just fitted Explorer seats ('03) in my '94, and I couldn't be happier. The important thing is to check the width and height. I left my center console/seat in the middle, and there is just enough room without the seat actually hitting the door upper map pocket. The Explorer seats are also close to 2" thicker from the bottom of the tracks to the top of the seat cushion, so headroom can be an issue for really tall folks, I'm 6'2" and have just enough headroom (< 1"). Newer F150 seats ('04 and up) would require that the center console be removed as they are wider I believe. Good luck!

 

BTW, there is some modification that you will have to do to both the seats and the 40/20/40 seat pan in all likelyhood. I had to cut/drill the rivets that hold the mounting brackets on to the Explorer seats, and drill new holes in the seat pan. Obviously, if the seats have electric functions, you will need to add power.

 

So just to confirm, I rmove and relocate the explorer mounting brackets to realign to the existing holes on the outer door sodes and then Drill new holes for the inner brackets?

 

There are four brackets that attach to the seat frame that bolt directly to the floor of the Explorer. You remove and discard them, they are not reused. I had to drill one hole through the rear of the inside slider on each seat as the holes from the rivets don't line up over the seat pan. I used the outside forward mounting hole in the seat pan with a corresponding hole in the seat slider, then drilled three additional holes in the pan with the aforementioned hole in the slider to mount.

 

OK Got it thanks. I found seats on ebay from 2002 Ford Explorer nice edie baurer type. Should grab them.

 

OP does not have a 40-20-40.

If you are looking t Bucket seats form the 97-03 you should be just fine. Just reuse your 92 mounting brackets. On the newer seats

Now if you are talking a 40-20-40 or a 40-60 then you are opening a can of worms

 

Just buckets. I am not fussy about the floor mounted console if it is tight. Sacrifice for the Princess!

Thanks Guys. I might be back at you for advice on the wiring bits later.

 

I thought you mentioned your explorer seats in another post. Got any pictures?

 

they are actually Expedition seats out of a 1997-2004. use google and type in

#221702956443 ebay

 

That seems like ALOT on $$ for seats you need to modify to fit your truck

 

I didn"t pay that amount, quite a bit less actually. I can't find seats here that fit.

 

Where is turkey point and what color are you looking for?

 

I am in Ontario, Canada, directly north of Erie PA, across Lake Erie. I got grey leather to go with the light Crystal Blue interior , Eddie Bauer, heated, electric adjustment. We are going to be doing long distances and the newer SUV seats are more comfortable for sure.