Wildtrak improved passenger seat possibilities

[Able]

Does anybody know if Ford Thailand manufactures the Wildtrak 3.2 for export to a left hand drive country?

We have been asking the local dealer to see if it is possible to fit an electric passenger seat. In the standard model the passenger seat is manual adjustment and cannot be raised (so we are told), whereas the driver seat is supposed to be an 8 way adjustable electric model. The premise being that if they produce a left hand drive model here they could fit a left hand drive drivers seat as a passenger seat in the Thai model.

Unfortunately we can see the sales peoples eyes glazing over at such logic, the following statements clearly show that despite the nodding and smiles that have no idea of what we are asking for.

The good lady is not the tallest in the world, it would be nice to have a seat she could use without the usual giant cushion and aftermarket lower back support.

Or if we cannot fit a Ford seat has anyone managed to find an after market improvement to the passenger seat here in Thailand?

Thanks in advance,

Able.

[JaseTheBass]

Yes, they make LHD Rangers in Thailand. Getting the part number from a Thai showroom would be like pulling teeth. Some of the Aussie truck forums might be able to help source a part number for you.

Edited September 12, 2015 by JaseTheBass

[IMHO]

The Everest has an electric passenger seat with all the same adjustments as the driver seat - I'm pretty sure it will bolt in, but it's a different color, different shape, leather, and it's unlikely the Ranger would have the required wiring for it.

Another alternative is to let to the short person do the driving

As for your initial question - yes - LHD models are made in Thailand. The nearest export market is Philippines - maybe contact a dealer there for a part number?

Edited September 12, 2015 by IMHO

[asiaworld]

Actually the nearest export market for LHD is Laos . There's a nice big ford showroom in Vientiane . There's Caucasian guy works in there as well.. Depending on your distance from Vientiane , might be worth a trip there .

Edited September 12, 2015 by asiaworld

[Able]

Actually the nearest export market for LHD is Laos . There's a nice big ford showroom in Vientiane . There's Caucasian guy works in there as well.. Depending on your distance from Vientiane , might be worth a trip there .

Love this forum for the knowledge you guys hold, all much appreciated good advice.

Will try the Ausie forums for the part numbers and the Vientiane idea sounds like a brilliant plan 'B' if it turns into the normal farce at this end. Not far for us to travel so just need to make contact with the Vientiane Ford showroom now.

Thanks Guys,

Able.

[aberman1970]

Australia drives on the left hand side of the road so is RHD same as Thailand.