The board that folds up/velcroes (velcros?) to the 2nd row of seats has seen better days.
Specifically, that little tab of velcro that keeps it attached to the 2nd row seat is just about shot. Every time I strap it up, it sags and falls within a few miles, then rattles around. Very annoying.
I know I can probably rig some sort of solution, (like try to replace the velcro... DUH!) but I decided to see if anyone else here had a whiz-bang solution before I dedicated any serious thought to it.
Halitosis
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'02 Ford Excursion Limited
7.3L PSD -- 170,000 Miles
Hellwig Sway Bar
Firestone Ride-Rite Air-Helper Springs
203* Thermostat
Teconsha Prodigy Brake Controller
Sirius Satellite Radio
1995 BMW (Euro-spec!) M3
1974 Human Wife
2002 Human Son
"7/5 children suffer from ADHD... won't you help?"
(Running Vegistroke WVO system (HIH)--> 75,000 MILES AND COUNTING!)
I've been thinking about using the same connector arrangement that was in my old 1999 Expedition. When folded, you just pressed a button on the back and they locked in place. To unlock, you did the same thing. They were very secure. When I checked the seats out, it looked like it would require removing the seat back upholstery, so I have put this on the back burner until sometime in May.
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2005 EXCURSION!! XLT V10 Silver Purchased 10/8/05 19920 Miles.
Heated tow mirrors, Hood/window deflector,Ford rubber mats, Firestone bags/air source kit, Helwig swaybar, Prodigy, underhood liner and light, V's and Modded B's, Bilsteins, Procomp stabilizer, Curt front reciever, 6 disk Visteon stereo, 6 disk changer in console, X-3 AIC, door lights,OEM Fog mod, volt/tran temp gauges,skid plate.
I took mine into the dealer when it was still under warranty and they sent it out to the upholstery shop. The service writer said that they get lots of complaints about it. The shop sewed on the tab in a different place instead of the current location and it took the "slack" out of it. Haven't had any problems since.....
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2004 Ford Excursion 6.0 4wd all stock
I had a neighbor sew on new ones, the problem with a latch for me was it stuck up and would be broken off if I slid a sheet of plywood in, or not sit flat. You can also.....very carefuly....use a lighter to burn all the extra fuz off the tab, that was in the way of the hook and loops. They are a joke, I leave them down, just don't kneel on them, they as are weak as the front springs. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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2003 7.3 Excursion Limited Ultimate, Mineral Grey Metalic. DVD, Limited Slip, Badged, Cab Lights, Magnaflow, Thule Rack, Top Gun Bumper, 3" Lift, T Prodigy, Air Bags, Edge Programer, XM Radio, Extreme sound system. PIAA Lights, Toyo 325/60/18s on Chrome Alum rims.http://community.webshots.com/user/stellinm
When I first got my Ex I thought the velcro setup sucked but then quickly remembered that the clips on the Sub have been broken almost since day one from sliding things into the back.
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West Deptford, Gloucester County, Southern New Jersey
2002 Black Excursion XLT 6.8L V10 ( Pics) - Timbrens, 2WD Lift Gate Struts, PIE adapter, Cell Phone Harness. 2002 Ford Explorer - Wifey's ride. 1999 Sunline T24 Saturn 25' TT (Pics) - Every option avail at the time.
Home Depot sells ROLLS of velcro, sounds like a simple fix to me [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
but I haven't tried it yet [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
the 02 and 03 Ex had 2nd row buckets, the 05 has the bench and is still too new to break there ;0
good luck...
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img] Back board thingy, I knew exactly what you meant instantly. Closeout panel [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img],but anyway, Sometimes you can rejuvenate velcro by combing the debris from it. I have used a toothpic or a blunted piece of steel wire and just combed thru the rows of hooks then shot the loop side with compressed air. My driverside "thingy" just recently started falling after 4 years and 100k. The hook side was full of lint and hair from my long haired teenage daughter and my Rough Collie. Spent about five minutes combing the hook side with a toothpic and a little light brushing with a fine bristle brass brush and it's much better now. I think beside removing the debris, the cleaning/combing also makes the hooks stand back up.
Good luck rejuvenating your "thingy" errrr "closeout panel"
Jeff
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2001 Excursion 4wd PSD Limited White. V's B's 03 bump stops- Hellwig rear antisway, RAS. Straight Pipe - AIS - Bilsteins- Magnefine trans filter - coolant filter, Cooper 285 ATRs (amazing good tires,and a bunch of other stuff. "Thanks Bruce1954". Took delivery with 124 mi. now has 112k - since warranty ran out had to replace water pump & Left Front Hub Everything else works fine. Well-- I wish the stereo was better.
The velcro on my "board thingy" never lined up correctly (was at least an inche or two off) so the board was always falling. Took it to the dealer at 200 miles and they wanted to remove the rear seat and replace the leather, etc. I said no way (figured I could do it myself and it would turn out better). I bought some of the adhesive back velcro and sewed some on the little flap thingy (just a few puncture wounds in my thumb; that carpet stuff is thick) and it works great.
It has been working now for 6000 miles, only falls when the kids kick it!
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-Doug
02 F250 7.3l, 6" Superlift w/37" Goodyear MT's, ATS 4" Turbo back SS Exhaust, Superchips
programmer, Ford AIS Severe Duty Intake, Autometer Phantom guages (3 guage pilar mount).
05 Excursion 6.0l, 5" Donahoe Racing lift w/35" Toyo MT's, MBRP 4" Turbo back SS Exhaust (Kitty still on), Stock Intake, Innovative Diesel SCT XCal2 programmer, Autometer NV Guages (3 guage Under Dash mount)
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