Dingo Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 1. They fit. 2. No implications. They're the currently used OEM headrests and the '11 seats are identical to all of the ones afterward. Your old seat with the new headrest is EXACTLY what's installed in new Edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 That was for the rear headrests: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/5997-2011-rear-headrests/page__st__20 Ah! Sorry about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimp Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was at a dealer and the accessory person was clear that due to liability and that those were not the original head rests, she could not tell me that it is something I should do. She danced aroud the topic and was not jumping at the chance to take one off of a newer Edge and try it on my 11. For $400 a pair, wife and I passed. Also what would the implications be if we were in an accident and one of us was hurt and the head rests were involved? Due to dealership concerns over the possibility of a lawsuit, the parts department clerk probably can't advise you on whether or not you should change your own oil. They can just tell you the correct filter and oil for your model of vehicle, as per the book. You have to understand that constraint and just make your own decision. If you asked the clerk 'is this headrest safe to use in my vehicle', they would probably backpeddle away from answering that unless they had a formal Ford document that said it was an authorized replacement part. (I would strongly suspect that it is.) In my case I happen to have gotten lucky and have the new headrests. If I didn't, I'd be looking at the $400 price tag as you have and pondering whether or not the existing headrests were really causing me $400 worth of aggrevation. Probably not. If I were more youthful and wore my hat with the brim on the back of my head, it probably would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Can someone upload a picture of what exactly the new headrests look like vs. the old headrests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimp Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Can someone upload a picture of what exactly the new headrests look like vs. the old headrests? I posted pictures of the headrest at various example angles a few months ago: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/8607-new-2012-ecoboost-sel/ Scroll down to post #18. I don't think they actually look any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangJack Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 My wife insisted on them, and she is paying for them. I went to pick them up, and they didn't order the covers. I should have them at the end of the week. I had to order an aftermartket set from TMI interiors for my 2006 Mustang for over $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm fortunate that my wife was satisfied by having sales rep rotate the non-adjustable passenger headrest 180 degrees, causing original forward-raked surface of headrest to now face rearward. Until now, I didn't realize how much money the sales rep's actions actually saved me. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Do the rear head rests of the 13's ratchet also? Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Rear headrests do not tilt back and forth on the 13's. We removed the rear headrests on both sides and then flipped down the center with the center rest to sit between both kids (center, rear rest can't be removed and is stationary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Mark94 for the info. Has anyone tried to put the ratcheting front ones to the rear? Would they even fit? Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The center distance between the posts for the front & rear headrests are not identical, so no, they will not fit. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 thanks for the info. Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 i have managed to secure a set and they work fine in my 2011. If any one is interested, I do have another set for sale in the classified section. Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pefozzy Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I also upgraded to the new headrests- they do work great and completely fix the issue of the 2011 headrests. It is an expensive upgrade though, particularly for something Ford should have done right in the first place. I'm selling my old 2011 headrests (in as new condition) on ebay. These would be perfect for someone who wants to try re-upolstering or other modifications to get a more comfortable headrest, but don't want to sacrifice their stock headrests. Medium light stone leather, $29.99 + shipping http://www.ebay.com/itm/330861287633?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfocus Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have a set of 2013 Ratcheting Front Headrests in Medium Light Stone for sale in the Classifieds. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/12453-2013-ratcheting-front-headrests/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrock Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I hope you are more satisfied with your new adjustable headrest than I am. I have a 2013 with adjustable headrests and in my opinion even in their most backward position they are too close to your head for comfort. I am 5' 10". The top part of the headrest pivots back but the bottom part of the headrest remains positioned several inches in front of seatback. A poor desiign, at least for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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