Zetec Seats Fraying

 

I've been reading this forum with much interest over the last couple of years and look forward to receiving your comments to an issue I am currently having.  I noticed within the first year that my front seats had started to fray, so had them replaced under warranty.  Mr Ford advised that he was not aware of this issue (despite a previous forum posting http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1197&KW=fray&PID=10236&title=seats-fraying#10236) and that all should now be well.  However, within 3 months of having them replaced they started to fray again.  After a bit of a dispute with Mr Ford they agreed to replace them again in May.  I have today contacted the local Ford garage, less than 2 months after they had been replaced, to advise that the problem had started happening again.  I only drive around 10-12,000 miles a year, so it can't be down to the mileage for wear and tear.  Has anyone else had this problem, as I keep on getting told that it is not a known issue?

 

Thanks

 

DAJJ

 

Perhaps it's the metal underwear, or maybe the lack of it - hairy backsides wreak havoc!

With latex avoid contact with mineral oils and you'll be fine

Rhinestone encrusted leather pants are also safe to wear - as long as the rhinestones are on the inside!

Oh and you won't be the first Kuga owner to drive around in a gimp suit either if that's your thing - again this doesn't cause undue wear on the seat.

As your missus also drives the Kuga - if all else fails blame her for the damage

 

Also are you sure this doesn't happen when you are in the Kuga together - biting on the seats as no pillow to hand?