I'm 5'7" and the head rest doesn't bother me at all. I hardly ever lean my head all the way back anyway, but the few times that I do it doesn't bother me at all. I guess it isn't bad on us short people . I agree with a previous post. The seat should be reclined til the head rest is in more of a vertical position. But of course, as long as reaching the steering wheel and pedals comfortably isn't sacrificed.

 

I just replaced my 2011 GT stock headrests with those from MRT Direct. $250, but well worth it, in my opinion. MUCH BETTER COMFORT, and still the "restraint" protection. While I do wish Ford had given us better (or these MRTs), I highly recommend them.

 

I used to hate them.. now when I'm tried, I rest my noggin on them and it's very comfortable... Easyboy chair sorta deal.

When I autocross, I do have to turn them around so it clears the helmet...

 

First off, really funny post! My boyfriend and I joke now about him flooring it to have my head hit the headrest! He bought a 2014 Mustang GT and I'm not sure why his headrest got messed up. Then I tried to help by "adjusting" mine and it got stuck. I was feeling around underneath (that's what she said) to no avail. I could hear the clicking each time the angle got sharper. Anyway, this was tough to figure out but then once we did it.....it was like, "Is it really that simple?" Yes, it is. All that needs to be done is to tilt the headrest all the way forward and it will snap back into place!!!!!! What happened was I got so frustrated that I just pulled it towards me and that's when it snapped back! You'll be reluctant thinking it will get stuck at sharp angle but trust me, it works! No need to turn it backwards or anything drastic. I realize this is 4 years after the fact and you may not even own the car anymore but just throwing it out there for anyone else who might be in need!

 

OP has a 2010, the tilting headrests didn't come until 2013...