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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 04:15 PM
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so true about the GMC blowing hot air out of the front seats... i'm not sure what genius designed that. We've go the same issue in our Yukon luckily it's got a great rear HVAC so the kids keep cool / hot.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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I don't have a "link" proving better leather, but the King Ranch leather has different care instructions in the owners manual. The Platinum leather is also different from the KR leather, but higher grade.

The Fusion is not an expensive car. What do you think the leather would be like in a Malibu?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Massaging seats are in the Platinum but not available in the King Ranch.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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Massaging seats are in the Platinum but not available in the King Ranch.
Yes sir the multi contour massaging seats are available in the Lariat Ultimate,King Ranch and the Platinum trim levels.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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Rutcutter,
I would love to get the massaging seats in the Lariat, but cannot find the option on the build site. It's the only option that I still want but don't seem to be able to add. I've been hesitant to place my order until I talk to a rep next week at the Anaheim show.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Rutcutter,
I would love to get the massaging seats in the Lariat, but cannot find the option on the build site. It's the only option that I still want but don't seem to be able to add. I've been hesitant to place my order until I talk to a rep next week at the Anaheim show.
Thanks, and being a new member, I can't tell you how I appreciate all the information that you and other members have provided me.
Just order the 96U pkg and you will get them.. Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Propertwb
Rutcutter,
I would love to get the massaging seats in the Lariat, but cannot find the option on the build site. It's the only option that I still want but don't seem to be able to add. I've been hesitant to place my order until I talk to a rep next week at the Anaheim show...
I don't see messaging seats as an option for Lariat on the build site either. Rutcutter, do you have a source that states otherwise? I too would like the option to add these seats w/o going KR/Platinum. Has anyone tried them, either in the current 150 or on test SD's? I'd be curious to know how noticeable the effect is.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Now that's why I've have spent so many hours on this site! Way way too many if you ask my wife... Thanks, Rutcutter!
Fantastic site.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rutcutter
Yes sir the multi contour massaging seats are available in the Lariat Ultimate,King Ranch and the Platinum trim levels.
Just passing on what sales guy told me. He said only available on platinum and I didn't see it listed under the king ranch or lariat trims.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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Has anyone tried them, either in the current 150 or on test SD's? I'd be curious to know how noticeable the effect is.
I drove an F-350 Platinum at an event here in KS a couple weeks back...the seat was "massaging" the whole time. Felt like rollers under my legs, with the lumbar cavitating from time to time. I don't know how relaxing it was tooling around a field, but on a long ride...especially with the extended range tanks (FINALLY) they will be a very welcome refresher.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ironman97459
Just passing on what sales guy told me. He said only available on platinum and I didn't see it listed under the king ranch or lariat trims.
FWIW, Ford's build site shows the seats as part of the KR Ultimate Package.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ironman97459
Just passing on what sales guy told me. He said only available on platinum and I didn't see it listed under the king ranch or lariat trims.


Yes....it is not listed as a separate option...but listed in a "Package"
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Rutcutter
Just order the 96U pkg and you will get them.. Welcome to the forum.
Rut, I'm posting what the Lariat Ultimate Pkg (96U) includes from the order guide. It appears you have to order the King Ranch Ultimate (96K) in order to get the message seats (multi-contour).

 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 07:04 AM
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I think the multi contour seats are the only thing you cannot get with the Lariat. I like the lighter interior of the Lariat, but really wanted the seats. The king ranch interior colors look really bad to me (greenish tint dark brown leather with orange thread and logos - really???). I love my current king ranch with the reddish brown seats, but will be going with brunello leather in the platinum this time. The leather in the platinum is a lot softer than the Lariat. I suggest sitting in each option in the 2016 f150 trucks before deciding.

BTW, the brunello looked way better in person than it did in the cell phone youtube videos.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 07:08 AM
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Pretty sure you can't get the seats in a Lariat.
 
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