MTFCA Forum

Three weeks ago I got a new right hip. Works great, no cane or walker needed anymore, but the muscles are still tight.

I tried to drive my Ford Maverick last weekend and I could handle the pedals, but the seat did me in.

Today I drove the Maverick 6 miles and said this is not going to work. That means OCF is out. Too long a drive.
Then I took the Touring out for a run. I went 15 miles. No pain. No stiffness. Maybe the current crop of Ford engineers need to study the ergonomics of a Model T. They might be in for a surprise.

Dave, three week is not a long recovery time. Keep up the physio. Better your hip gets to know different settings than to restrict it to where it is just comfortable now. You don't want it frozen in time in the one space.
Allan from down under.

After my accident I can not sit comfortable in these modern seats , the sides ride up on my sides and the left side I have Sciatica and lost 50% use of the right leg so it is uncomfortable being pushed up on as well. the cushion was torn on my 04 dodge when I bought and i had a upholstery shop put a foam insert in the seat to flatten it out, MUCH better on the hips,. you may try a removable pillow or cushion to see if that idea will help you.