Future Ford Vehicles Could Get Cargo Area Seating

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for cargo area seating that could be used in future Ford vehicles, Ford Authority has learned.

The patent was filed on January 11^th, 2022, published on July 13^th, 2023, and assigned serial number 0219462.

The Ford Authority Take

The concept of incorporating some type of a rear seating area in vehicles is nothing new, as several manufacturers have offered a variation on that idea for years now. Now, Ford is also considering jumping on that proverbial bandwagon, it seems, as just a few months after filing a patent for a transformable rear seat, it has also filed another patent outlining an idea for cargo area seating that could be used in future Ford vehicles.

This concept is a bit different than rear cargo seating areas we’ve seen in the past, as it utilizes a seat structure that’s attached to a hanger bracket assembly. When the user wants to use the rear portion of their vehicle as a seat, they can simply open the tailgate and pull the seat structure down, which attaches to the cargo floor, instantly creating a comfy-looking place to sit.

This is a relatively simple idea that’s different from the typical hinged floor sections we’re used to seeing, and it makes quite a bit of sense, particularly for crossovers and SUVs. There are times when one may want to utilize the rear cargo area of those vehicles as a seating area – such as sporting events or camping – and adding a simple yet comfortable and effective way to do so would certainly make future Ford vehicles more attractive to people who engage in those types of activities.

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