Ford needs head rests that do not tilt forward in all their vehicles produced since at least the 2009 model year! They are painful on the neck/back!
I am 5'4", so I am not an unusual size and should not encounter and have not previously encountered issues with seats fitting me.
I have read online that many people are encountering this problem as well, both men and women, since the recent safety law passed which requires that 2009 vehicles have head restraints that are within 55 mm (or 2.2 inches) from back of head.
However, the tilt of the headrests is much less than that required by the law (for me it is negative!) - making the seats very uncomfortable. Speculators believe Ford does this to boost safety rating/sales at expense of daily driver comfort. My 2000 Sable falls well within the law's requirements, yet is very comfortable.
Reclining the seat back is not a solution as my arms aren't long enough and head is still in strained position.
Even the new adjustable head rests in the new Taurus are not helpful as in their neutral position they are still set too far forward.
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stella s I agree that the headrest needs to have at least one more tilt position back. I find the headrest in our 2013 Escape very uncomfortable even when all the way back. If I recline the seat to make the headrest in the correct spot then I don't get the back support I need. Arrgh. 28 day(s) ago via Ford Social
JP The head restraints on my 2013 Mustang are adjustable (not like the forward pointing ones on my wife's 2010 Fusion). Pull the headrest all the way forward and release it and it will go back to almost verical. You can then move it forward a click at time to fit your seating position. Not sure, but would hope rest of Ford vehicles these. 1 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Peggy I was going to buy a 2013 Mustang. I am very short and I felt the head restraint was very uncomfortable. Because of that I didn't buy the car. I want to enjoy driving my car not get a pain in the neck every time I drive it. Thanks a lot, Ford. NOW FIX IT 1 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Dale W This would be so important for me! I have a new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and I mostly really like it. The one thing is the headrests, which make my neck hurt! I didn't notice during the test drives. I think if they were just 1/2" further back I would be fine, I want to really love this car, but the pain in my neck is killing me. 4 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Susan W I too hate the new headrests and wanted to buy a new 2013 Ford Focus, but due to the headrests didn't. 7 months(s) ago via Ford Social
I also have comfort issues with the tilt of the headrest in my 2010 Fusion. Adjustable tilt or even an option to purchase aftermarket replacments that meet safety requirements without the significant discomfort inducing angle would be great. Bending the metal posts does raise safety concerns - I don't want the headreast to be compromised if/when it would really be needed. 8 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Stacey I agree on the adjustable comment. Having to bend the rods is a pretty extreme solution, but I would do it. The headrest forward-tilt is very uncomfortable and causes a lot of neck pain. 8 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Robert H I agree about the head rests, they are really annoying. Bending them is a good idea, I may give that a try. 8 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Brad B Hey Ford ! I had a friend remove the head rest and slightly bend the two rods back, this gave me about an extra 1/4". It made a difference to this 6 ft. 3" driver. 10 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Andy B I'm 5'7 and also have this problem. perhaps if they were built to be adjustable drivers and passengers could be more comfortable 10 months(s) ago via Ford Social
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