2014 F150 highway ride
#16
The one I just bought has about 350 miles on it. It rides nice but at highway speeds I can feel what I think is a slight wobble / tire issue. I'm guessing tires since it sat on the lot for who knows how long, and the GY SRA tires arent known for being the best out there. I haven't read anything regarding drive lines or drive shafts in the 14 Fords, it's a proven design that's been around for a while. They want me to put on more miles and then come in for a road force balance so we'll see after some miles. This is my first Ford so it may ride like a Ford truck is supposed to, I just don't know. But, if there is an issue I'd like it corrected.
#17
The one I just bought has about 350 miles on it. It rides nice but at highway speeds I can feel what I think is a slight wobble / tire issue. I'm guessing tires since it sat on the lot for who knows how long, and the GY SRA tires arent known for being the best out there. I haven't read anything regarding drive lines or drive shafts in the 14 Fords, it's a proven design that's been around for a while. They want me to put on more miles and then come in for a road force balance so we'll see after some miles. This is my first Ford so it may ride like a Ford truck is supposed to, I just don't know. But, if there is an issue I'd like it corrected.
I would just get the service manager involved and say you would like for them to road force balance the tires now and see if that makes any difference. If not have them replace the tires. Let us know how it goes for you.
#18
Thanks! Yeah, I think I'll call back and try for an appointment on Friday morning. It's not a bad shake....feels mostly in the seat and floor when going 70. I cant imagine it being anything but tires? It accelerates smoothly and drives down backroads fairly nicely. It did seem to smoothen out from when first purchased, but this slight wobble feeling is sticking around.
#19
Thanks! Yeah, I think I'll call back and try for an appointment on Friday morning. It's not a bad shake....feels mostly in the seat and floor when going 70. I cant imagine it being anything but tires? It accelerates smoothly and drives down backroads fairly nicely. It did seem to smoothen out from when first purchased, but this slight wobble feeling is sticking around.
Crystal
#20
Thank you Crystal, I appreciate that. I drove on a different stretch of highway today and the truck drove noticeably better. Maybe it's road condition, of maybe the tires are "righting" themselves with some miles on them. I'll wait and see how it does over the next few days. Question for everyone, do Ford trucks seems to feel road conditions? Old school truck drive style? I'm in New England and our highways arent in the best shape. And, I'm totally new to Ford trucks so I dont know what to expect. Always had Chevy until now. Also, what does everyone run for pressure in their tires? Mine are GY SRA and has 44 lbs yesterday, I reduced to 38 lbs warm...maybe they should be at 35 for optimum ride?
#21
Thank you Crystal, I appreciate that. I drove on a different stretch of highway today and the truck drove noticeably better. Maybe it's road condition, of maybe the tires are "righting" themselves with some miles on them. I'll wait and see how it does over the next few days...
Crystal
#22
I don't know what you mean by road conditions. In these new trucks you shouldn't notice things like the crown of the road. The SRA's should be a nice riding tire. They are soft (sucks for towing) and provide a smooth ride. I've had them on a couple vehicles including my truck. They don't last long, 50K to 55K and the SRAs seem to start getting noisy as they reach the end of their expected life. If a regular balance doesn't fix the tires I would ask for a road force balance. I would not be comfortable driving 750 miles on a tire that might have issue.
#23
Thank you Crystal, I appreciate that. I drove on a different stretch of highway today and the truck drove noticeably better. Maybe it's road condition, of maybe the tires are "righting" themselves with some miles on them. I'll wait and see how it does over the next few days. Question for everyone, do Ford trucks seems to feel road conditions? Old school truck drive style? I'm in New England and our highways arent in the best shape. And, I'm totally new to Ford trucks so I dont know what to expect. Always had Chevy until now. Also, what does everyone run for pressure in their tires? Mine are GY SRA and has 44 lbs yesterday, I reduced to 38 lbs warm...maybe they should be at 35 for optimum ride?
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