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d1h
Nomad III
Nomad III
Anyone that has the memory seat feature in their vehicle. Do you use it or do you have it disabled? I've been using mine but got to wondering whether the constant use of the seat motor when you enter and exit would wear out the motor faster. My previous vehicle had power seats but not the memory feature so I just set it and never moved the seat again.
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chops1sc
Explorer II
Explorer II
We mostly use it with my wife's Enclave because we both drive it. My truck has it but I only use it when vacuuming under the seat. It just makes it easy to get back in the right spot.

SweetLou
Explorer
Explorer
I use it but when it slides forward I lift my big butt up so not as much weight is on the seat. My thinking is it won't wear out as fast.
2013 3500 Cummins 6.7 Quadcab 4x4 3.73 68FE Trans, 2007 HitchHiker Discover America 329 RSB
We love our Westie

Nv_Guy
Explorer III
Explorer III
Yes the use will wear things out, but in the grand scheme it's not something worth worrying about.

ktmrfs
Explorer
Explorer
my experience
car 1: 190K miles, never an issue
car 2: 250K+ miles never an issue
Car 3: 97K miles never an issue
car 4: 65K miles never an issue
car 5: 60K miles never an issue

conclusion, it's a great feature, use it.
On all the vehicles they have a "exit" feature, open the door and the seat moves to a set exit position as well.

It's on the must have list for any vehicle
2011 Keystone Outback 295RE
2004 14' bikehauler with full living quarters
2015.5 Denali 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison
2004.5 Silverado 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison passed on to our Son!

Retired_JSO
Explorer
Explorer
I have it on my 2018 Lariat and use it every day. It’s on my coupe and my wife’s SUV too.

philh
Explorer II
Explorer II
I have it in my new truck and generally like it.

WRT wearing out the motors, highly unlikely. More likely to damage a gear, but the seat tracks undergo extensive testing.

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
Are you talking about the “easy entry” feature that slides the seat back so you can exit easier? Too much use of the power seat.
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

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13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
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FishOnOne
Nomad
Nomad
I use mine. When I shut off my truck the seat retracts to it's rear position and when starting my truck it moves forward to it's set position. This has been working for 9.5 years and not a single issue with this feature to date.
'12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 6.7 PSD 400HP 800ft/lbs "270k Miles"
'16 Sprinter 319MKS "Wide Body"