2024 F-150 XL manual drivers seat swap to powered seat from 2018 F-150

[jtwipa]

I have a ‘24 XL F150 that had a manual seat and I was looking to upgrade to a powered seat. I purchased a 10 way powered seat from a salvage yard out of an ‘18. I swapped the cushions from the ‘24 to the ‘18 frame, plugged it in, bolted it down and everything works perfect! The only thing I couldn’t use was the heater in the seat, but no biggie.

Sorry I didn’t video it, but if you take your time and be careful with the clips and wires, you’ll be fine.

You’ll need a 13mm for the 4 bolts in the frame and a 10mm for the 2 air bag nuts.
you’ll need a mini pry bar and some various screwdrivers.

So, if you want to swap from a manual seat to a powered seat, it’s a simple process.

J

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[Jamiescott]

I have no power seats in my 2023 f150 that shack and have vibration when I drive. Ford dealership can't fix it . It's been in the shop 7 times. I wonder if I put elc seats if that will stop the vibration and shacking in the seats

 

[ThumperF150]

Level 10 on the cool scale.

But serious and honest question….

Why?

I have a 24 RCSB and rarely move my seat. What is the advantage of a power seat in a RC?

Thanks

 

[Scotty M.]

Why?

I have a 24 RCSB and rarely move my seat. What is the advantage of a power seat in a RC?

Thanks

Clearly you are single ... (LOL)

 

[ThumperF150]

Clearly you are single ... (LOL)

No. Married 33+ and together 36+ years. She does not drive any of my vehicles and I very rarely driver hers. But I hear what you are saying. That was a pretty big issue when we were sharing a car years ago.

 

[Doc Boston]

What did you do about the in-seat airbag?

 

[Scotty M.]

No. Married 33+ and together 36+ years. She does not drive any of my vehicles and I very rarely driver hers. But I hear what you are saying. That was a pretty big issue when we were sharing a car years ago.

Our family fleet is deployed strategically. The oldest vehicle goes to malls and grocery stores - to suffer doors dings and aberrant shopping carts that morons cannot place in the cart corral. The most fuel efficient vehicle is used for longer drives. The truck is used for all things truck. So the seats and mirrors of all of the vehicles in our fleet are constantly being adjusted to suit the driver of the day.

 

[ThumperF150]

Our family fleet is deployed strategically. The oldest vehicle goes to malls and grocery stores - to suffer doors dings and aberrant shopping carts that morons cannot place in the cart corral. The most fuel efficient vehicle is used for longer drives. The truck is used for all things truck. So the seats and mirrors of all of the vehicles in our fleet are constantly being adjusted to suit the driver of the day.

I like the way you think. ??

 

[sporkfed]

Doesn't a power seat make it a big pain to access the space behind the seats? Do they even fold forward as far?

 

[BelterCat]

Level 10 on the cool scale.

But serious and honest question….

Why?

I have a 24 RCSB and rarely move my seat. What is the advantage of a power seat in a RC?

Thanks

The wife was complaining about the height and couldn't reach the pedals correctly. After the swap I noticed I am far more comfortable. The 10way has more adjustment for up/down and tilt. Also, maybe its just my truck but it seems like both original seat frames were slightly tilted inwards.

 

[BelterCat]

What did you do about the in-seat airbag?

The seat airbag unbolts with 2 screws and you can swap over to the new power seat. Seems scarry at first but its actually super simple.

 

[BelterCat]

Doesn't a power seat make it a big pain to access the space behind the seats? Do they even fold forward as far?

Actually more movement with the power seats.

 

[Rockman5159]

I have a ‘24 XL F150 that had a manual seat and I was looking to upgrade to a powered seat. I purchased a 10 way powered seat from a salvage yard out of an ‘18. I swapped the cushions from the ‘24 to the ‘18 frame, plugged it in, bolted it down and everything works perfect! The only thing I couldn’t use was the heater in the seat, but no biggie.

Sorry I didn’t video it, but if you take your time and be careful with the clips and wires, you’ll be fine.

You’ll need a 13mm for the 4 bolts in the frame and a 10mm for the 2 air bag nuts.
you’ll need a mini pry bar and some various screwdrivers.

So, if you want to swap from a manual seat to a powered seat, it’s a simple process.

J

You didnt have to program on FORSCAN? Looks like a good job to me. Determination is 99% of a project. Well done!

 

[BelterCat]

You didnt have to program on FORSCAN? Looks like a good job to me. Determination is 99% of a project. Well done!

All Plug and play. There's nothing to program.

 

[Davidwnuc]

I did the exact same thing on my 22 RCSB. Way more comfortable now.
super easy to do.
Nice mod OP

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