TopGun1421 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am considering ordering a 2015 King Ranch Expedition. The exterior color scheme is very similar to my current 2009 Eddie Bauer. In years past, the King Ranch leather has been tough, not nearly the same comfort level as the other leather seats. My dealer tells me that the 2015 King Ranch leather is much softer, more comfortable. Is this correct?? Thanks in advance for your feedback!! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riley49 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have a 2015 king ranch on order. I can let you know when it come in, in hopefully a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 2015 leather is a lot nicer than the 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 About 10 years ago, my son was a "seat tester". Wearing brand new Carhart work jeans, he had to climb in and out of a prototype F150 as many times as possible. I forgot what the final count was, but the driver seat was not looking too good after 2 days ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Waloud, do you know this from personal experience?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Waloud, do you know this from personal experience?? Yes, I work at the plant. In our 2 week of production, going slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yes, I work at the plant. In our 2 week of production, going slow. Awesome! Is the leather softer?? The previous KR leather was very tough, like an old style baseball glove that you hadn't broken in yet. I have a 2009 Eddie Bauer now, and had a 2003 Eddie Bauer before that. I really like the two tone paint scheme and that's what's pushing me toward the 2015 King Ranch. But the KR only gives you one interior choice, hence this post. Have you built many KR's?? How do they look? Are they as sharp looking as the web site pics?? I'm torn between the Copper and Black exterior paint. Have you seen both personally?? Which looks better?? And thanks Waloud for your info! I am grateful for your insight. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Personally I love the new KR interior. I didn't care much for the last few years. I think the tougher leather you are talking about was probably the best leather seat they had for the KR. It took some time to break the leather in, but lasted a long time. The black/copper combo looks good. My other choice would be bronze fore or ruby red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caplanm Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) waloud: Have you seen many Platinums go down the line? I ordered one in July and had an original build date of 8/18, but last week got pushed to 9/15 Edited August 20, 2014 by caplanm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 So Waloud, which do you think looks sharper: the black combo or the bronze fire combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riley49 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Personally I love the new KR interior. I didn't care much for the last few years. I think the tougher leather you are talking about was probably the best leather seat they had for the KR. It took some time to break the leather in, but lasted a long time. Sounds great. I was just going to order the Limited, but my wife liked the look of the KR interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) We are running all models. The new wheels are so much better looking. It's been a slow change over. We are building a few more every day, should be back up to normal speed next week from what I'm hearing. Edited August 20, 2014 by waloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So Waloud, which do you think looks sharper: the black combo or the bronze fire combo? Can't go wrong either way. Black always look good. I'll pay more attention tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Can't go wrong either way. Black always look good. I'll pay more attention tonight. Looking forward to hearing your opinions. Thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caplanm Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) We are running all models. The new wheels are so much better looking. It's been a slow change over. We are building a few more every day, should be back up to normal speed next week from what I'm hearing. Great to hear!. Thanks for the info Edited August 20, 2014 by caplanm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's still a toss up on the 3 colors I threw out there. They all look good. Body wise, it's not a big change, but enough to make them look better. Interior is really nice. Even the plain XL doesn't look bad. Hope everyone likes them. I have been told that the electric power steering will take a little time to get use to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's still a toss up on the 3 colors I threw out there. They all look good. Body wise, it's not a big change, but enough to make them look better. Interior is really nice. Even the plain XL doesn't look bad. Hope everyone likes them. I have been told that the electric power steering will take a little time to get use to. Thanks for the color feedback Waloud. What's up with electric power steering?? Have not heard that's a change in the 2015's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Electric steering just has a different feel. I haven't had a chance to drive one out side of the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotdog14 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Electric steering just has a different feel. I haven't had a chance to drive one out side of the plant. Its not better or worse, its just different. My first experience with it was in my 2010 Fusion, I will say it was nice being able to turn the wheel with one finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 So Waloud, how's production coming?? You guys getting up to speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hey Waloud, Does the KR interior really have orange stitching around the edges of the seat back and headrest?? Other pics don't show this orange accent. Please let me know if this orange accent is accurate. Thanks. Ed http://todaystruck.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2015-ford-expedition-king-ranch-interior-photo-oioj2zhv.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It does have color stitching, but pic seems brighter than what you see in person. It doesn't stand out in person like the pic. I'll check again tonight when I go back in. We are suppose to increase production this week, not sure by how much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun1421 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 It does have color stitching, but pic seems brighter than what you see in person. It doesn't stand out in person like the pic. I'll check again tonight when I go back in. We are suppose to increase production this week, not sure by how much. Thanks Waloud!! If the stitching color is anything like the orange it is in the attached pic, that would probably push me over to ordering the Bronze Fire exterior (as opposed to the Tuxedo Black exterior). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caplanm Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It does have color stitching, but pic seems brighter than what you see in person. It doesn't stand out in person like the pic. I'll check again tonight when I go back in. We are suppose to increase production this week, not sure by how much. Waloud- Any reason for the slow production? Supplier issues or is Ford just being cautious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Little of both. Couple of suppliers running a little behind. Nothing major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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