I have leather seats in my 2013 Focus that are about 2 years old. The driver seat side bolster is wearing pretty quick. Would this type of wear be covered under the Factory Warranty, or is it normal wear?
Leather Seat Wear
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Oh no!!!! Not sure of your answer but I hope mine doesn't do that, but would hate to use a seat cover and hide the red leather aswell
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A good quality leather cleaner and conditioner goes a long was to prevent that type of wear. No way Ford covers that under warranty.
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Yeah well You guys see the weather stripping around the door seal. The thing looks like it wore out. How, maybe getting in and out? Im fairly large guy. The stealership said that's not normal wear and tear. I said, large guys cannot drive the car? After I said those words, I said to the SA, be careful and choose your words carefully....Covered under warranty.
I use Lexal cleaner and leather application. Works wonders. The leather is not of the greatest quality. After a few applications, it will look very nice. I use 3011 protecturant on the dash and tires. Trick to 301 is using a horsehair brush and that really creates a shine after you apply it.
I use Lexal cleaner and leather application. Works wonders. The leather is not of the greatest quality. After a few applications, it will look very nice. I use 3011 protecturant on the dash and tires. Trick to 301 is using a horsehair brush and that really creates a shine after you apply it.
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Hi guys,
Your dealer will be in the best position to determine if something will be covered under warranty.
For reference, from your Warranty Guide:
Please keep me in the loop with what your dealer says.
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I have a cleaner/conditioner i use from mquires. i use it every time i clean the interior, so like once a month probably.
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It's good stuff. Just used it today
Probably this. Also could be if you wear jeans often they create more friction when rubbed against the leather. I have the same seats on my 12 and never condition the leather, I use VLR cleaner about every other month.
No visible wear on mine.
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Well I just noticed this same wear on my driver's seat today, 14' with 10500 miles. I'm a fat man, I'm not kidding anyone, 6' and 440. I drive it daily and only wear scrubs, so I wouldn't think it would cause that much frictional wear. All I have to say is Ford "use" to cover this type of thing for the first 12 mos/12000 miles and I hope they still do for a car costing over 20K. We shall see.
It has nothing to do with the quality of leather and everything to do with how you sit. When you have seats with side bolsters (even though these are mild compared to most cars) you have to be careful of how you enter and exit the car.
You can't just slide in like you are used to, it is better to step into the car and then try and sit down as straight as possible. I usually go: Right foot in, sit booty down square in seat, bring left foot in.
It takes some getting used to and breaking the habit of sliding in to your car, but you will see significantly less wear when you do it this way.
This guy does a better job of explaining it than me.
You can't just slide in like you are used to, it is better to step into the car and then try and sit down as straight as possible. I usually go: Right foot in, sit booty down square in seat, bring left foot in.
It takes some getting used to and breaking the habit of sliding in to your car, but you will see significantly less wear when you do it this way.
This guy does a better job of explaining it than me.
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One of my previous Fords leather wrapped steering wheel was replaced under warranty when wear appeared on it after 30,000 miles.
It is what is 'expected' wear. Failure of a product like a leather seat cover to stand up to 'normal' use means it can be replaced under warranty.
A LOT depends on other complaints of premature wear, and the specific dealer. Meaning the service dude. Once they say 'That is normal wear" You are screwed. Or, they say 'Yeah warranty item, you get it replaced free.'
One should always be on the good side of one's service tech.
Human being make these decisions. Some folks are hard case, some easygoing, or good day bad day situation. But usually once the decision is made, no changing it without a LOT of whining and jumping through endless hoops. (and forever after you are branded a PITA.)
It is what is 'expected' wear. Failure of a product like a leather seat cover to stand up to 'normal' use means it can be replaced under warranty.
A LOT depends on other complaints of premature wear, and the specific dealer. Meaning the service dude. Once they say 'That is normal wear" You are screwed. Or, they say 'Yeah warranty item, you get it replaced free.'
One should always be on the good side of one's service tech.
Human being make these decisions. Some folks are hard case, some easygoing, or good day bad day situation. But usually once the decision is made, no changing it without a LOT of whining and jumping through endless hoops. (and forever after you are branded a PITA.)
It looks like it is caused by sliding in and out of the front seats.....IMO! Try using a BandAid patch on that corner to slow down the wear, or something along that line...!
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