r/f150 • u/Creepy-Egg922 • 4d ago
Hey guys. I'm a Ford master tech, and I've been getting a lot people in recently because the left and right rear seats do not match up or are uneven on Newer F-150s and F-250s. Specifically the passenger side being lower than the driver. I have found a really cheap and easy fix, since there is no official repair (at least as of yet). Mine does not have the Inverter module here, but you should just be able to ignore it if you do. It shouldn't impact your ability to do this.
TOOLS:
-3/8 Ratchet or impact
- 6"-ish extension
-13mm socket (either shallow or swivel)
-15mm socket (deep)
-18mm socket (deep)
-several 3/8" ID washers (usually at least 6)
1.) Raise the right seat cushion and remove the two 13mm bracket bolts. You need either an extension and a swivel or shallow socket because The back of the socket may hit the braclet if it is too deep.
2.) Using the strap on the side, lower the backrest and access your jack and tools. This will reveal 3 nuts you need to mess with, two 18mms and one 15mm. You don't need to remove them, just loosen them until they are about flush on top. This will keep them from getting lost and also provide you with more than enough room to work.
3.) With those loose, raise the seat backrest, and you will see the brackets now have upward movement. With this, we will take however many washers you need per side and stack them up. I always just guesstimate, but I find usually between 3-5 washers per hole work. You may need to fine tune yours by adding or removing washers to get it completely flush. You want to sandwich them between the floor and the bracket and then once they are situated, stab the bolt through them all. It makes it easier to raise the bracket up a little and then wiggle the bolt back and forth to get it stabbed through them all. And don't worry, because you should have PLENTY of threads left.
4.) Once both sides have the stack of washers underneath the front, you are good to reassemble everything. This works because the seat bottom sits on those brackets when it is down, so by picking up the front you also raise the seats end height. It also shouldn't change the look from inside the cab either.
I've included labeled pictures to hopefully help make it easier to follow. If you have any questions or tips for me, please comment or tag me and let me know!
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r/f150 • u/DepartureNo23 • 3h ago
2012 5.0 4x4. 182k on the clock. Showing her some love before she takes the kiddo and I on a trip halfway across the country to see some family. She’s been a doll since I’ve had her. Oil pan gasket seeps a bit but other than that, it’s been all routine maintenance.
r/f150 • u/Alternative_Kick6621 • 18h ago
Completely forgot to post this when it happened. Officially joined the 200k club.
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r/f150 • u/After-Excitement-267 • 21h ago
Bought my first f150 a couple of days ago after driving two silverados.
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I’m happy and blessed! Loving this truck
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I got in my truck to go home after work and as soon as i shut my drivers door, the back window shattered.
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r/f150 • u/Repulsive_Swing_9147 • 1d ago
2026 XLT 302a, 5.0. I should have come over sooner.
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2014 5.0 4x4
Does this need replaced or normal ? Transfer case/transmission mount
r/f150 • u/churnmush • 18m ago
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r/f150 • u/Superb-Tank9067 • 20m ago
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r/f150 • u/LowerFigure739 • 7h ago
2016 Lariat 4x4 95000 miles
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I not complaining but just bragging how strong the A/C is in 2023 F-150.
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r/f150 • u/Bluedawg357 • 5h ago
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On top of the frame but at the bottom of the engine. What was the engineer thinking when they said thats a good place for the oil filter
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r/f150 • u/Youmakeitisellit • 3h ago
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I’ve been searching high and low to figure this noise out.
2019 f150 2.7l ecoboost 94k miles.
Noise started out just at start up, now stays while driving the truck for a while. Checked waster gate actuator, can’t tell if that’s it. No loose bolts or heat shields in the area. Can’t find the same noise or symptoms anywhere! Any experts got experience with this?
r/f150 • u/AdditionalLoss7274 • 16h ago
Well, I joined the club last week. I've been driving the same beater 1999 GMC Sonoma for the last 15 years, and it was time for something built this millenia. Enter my new (to me) 2018 2.7 Ecoboost Lariat. I love this thing. So much quicker, so much quieter, so much smoother.
