2007 expedition: bench seat swap for bucket seats
 

Does anyone know if I can swap out my second row bench seats for second row captain chairs? If so, do I need to do any major modifications? Or do I simply swap one out for the other.

Just pull the center seat, affix the arm rests to the remaining seats, and fit a carpet to cover the holes. As far as I can tell they're the same seats.



-- Chuck

Great idea! Any ideas on how to install the armrest?

that is a great idea, I was going to do just this to my '05, but ended up just getting a new Expy with the 2nd row buckets instead. And quite honestly, don't know that you really need the center armrests, alot of the time when I'm riding in back, I've got it up anyway... probably pretty difficult to do install, no less.

My notes are based on posts here a couple of years ago. I've not done this to mine but others have. There's even a T-shaped carpet (mat) available from some source to cover the holes. I used to have photos of the conversion, but...

-- Chuck

even esiaer you could remove the center seat and replace it with the center console from a navi, this way the carpet will be covered!

I believe there is a nut installed under the vinyl sides-you can feel it with your hands-that you could cut a small hole and bolt up the arm rests. Not sure if they sell the arm rests as a separate part though.

Technically the seat backs have different part numbers for Captains Chair and Bench so the armrests may or may not bolt up but......

You're gonna need 2 hinge bolts -7L1Z-7865476-A about $14 from Tasca.

The armrests prices vary based on the interior color & model. Post what you have and I will post the part #'s. Priced from $91 - $135 each from Tasca.


p.s. I am NOT affiliated with Tasca I'm just posting what they go for. ;)



Matt

Nice Matt. Can you post part numbers for Camel leather interior?

This should get everyone interested started.
There are multiple part numbers listed so best bet would be to double check your Interior Code - letters in ( ) and with the dealer to make sure it's the correct part #.
I am not responsible for incorrect part numbers

7L1Z-7867113-AD (4C), RH Seat, Leather, Eddie Bauer, Camel Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AD (4C), LH Seat, Leather, Eddie Bauer, Camel Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AC (-L*), RH Seat, XLT, Medium Light Stone Interior | Limited, Medium Light Stone Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AC (-L*), LH Seat, XLT, Medium Light Stone Interior | Limited, Medium Light Stone Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AD (-C*), RH Seat, XLT, Camel Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AD (-C*), LH Seat, XLT, Camel Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AE (-W*), RH Seat, XLT, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AE (-W*), LH Seat, XLT, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AF (3W), RH Seat, Leather 2 Tone, Limited, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AF (3W), LH Seat, Leather 2 Tone, Limited, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AA (-W*), LH Seat, King Ranch Version Package, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AA (-W*), RH Seat, King Ranch Version Package, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867113-AE (2W), RH Seat, Limited, Leather, Charcoal Black Interior
7L1Z-7867112-AE (2W), LH Seat, Limited, Leather, Charcoal Black Interior



Matt

Has anyone tried this? I have. 2010 I would like to convert to captains!

If anyones near VA, im looking to swap my captians seats for a bench seat (black) from my 07 navigator

Herman,
I did this to my XP EL remove the center 20% seat and purchase a Lincoln Navigator second row console and enjoy...no need to add the armrest as the console takes care of that.


Here is the link to my conversion
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...w-console.html

switching from Captain to bench
 

I have a 2010 EL Limited that has the captain chairs but need the bench. Anyone wanna wheel and deal?

I know that I'm bumping a super old truck, but has anyone successfully added arm rests to the 2nd row bench seat after removing the center seat? I'm looking to buy an Expi, but having a hell of a time finding one with captians chairs in my price range. I'm thinking i'll just pull that center seat and add the arm rests... if possible. May just do without armrests but would like to see if anyone's done it?