Headrest is too far forward

[mybikeisred]

Do some headrests really not tilt? And I thought Ford was cheap because they don’t make the garage door opener on the visor standard.

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[splytsecond]

Went to a meet the bronco event forever ago and was told a car had MGV and it had the tilting headrests. When in reality the MGV broncos do not

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Leather only

 

[AZ_Liberty]

The folks in the Mustang forums have taken to fixing the issue with a hydraulic pipe bender.

 

[bigblueboing]

Take ‘‘em out like old school broncos.

 

[CT203]

This is often a huge pet peeve of mine with vehicles but I’ve test driven 3 times and don’t remember it feeling uncomfortable in the Bronco. Hoping that’s still the case when I get mine. I was always told it’s because it’s a head restraint - not a headrest. If it’s not comfortable, it’s a poor design.

 

[Rayder]

This is often a huge pet peeve of mine with vehicles but I’ve test driven 3 times and don’t remember it feeling uncomfortable in the Bronco. Hoping that’s still the case when I get mine. I was always told it’s because it’s a head restraint - not a headrest. If it’s not comfortable, it’s a poor design.

Yes, they are designed to push your head down and into your chest in a crash which stabilizes and protects your spinal column.

 

[drew707]

It’s pretty much perfect on mine (MGV). I do wish it was adjustable like many of the Ford headrests are but it’s not badly set up to me. I can see it being an issue with a very straight up back setting but with a 75° or so seat position it is perfect for me. Full contact from my lower back to my shoulders and I can rest my head back and it almost feels like my head is floating. I’ve actually sat in my Bronco just to relax my neck before.

 

[Classic28]

That’s pretty sad that tilting headrests aren’t standard. My work vehicle is a base transit connect and it has them.

 

[Brnco2.7]

Mine is also too far forward. It’s one of the things I don’t like about the bronco. I turned it around till I can take it apart and bend the rods at a better angle.

 

[swami37]

Try a smaller head

 

[roofone2]

I have MGV (BL, Lux) and my headrest is also forward (though not uncomfortably so) and unadjustable. I remember another guy months ago hd a similar issue and that headrest was definitely messed up — got it replaced by the dealer I think.

It’s the middle of the seat I find uncomfortable — the bump near the top makes the seat uneven and it presses into my back below my shoulders.

 

[CT203]

Yes, they are designed to push your head down and into your chest in a crash which stabilizes and protects your spinal column.

Unfortunately, they can also do that while you're driving.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

I feel like a true caveman Sasquatch when I drive mine, my head feels pushed forward like a Neanderthal!!!

My other vehicles are NOT like this, im gonna try flipping them around like someone mentioned.

 

[Jjt24]

I guess you could try bending them right at the top of the rod.

Lol, that's the first thing I was thinking

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