question on poor handling 2016
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question on poor handling 2016
My sis has a 2016 crew 4x4 Eco, nice truck. I drive it some and it has about 6000 miles. A couple weeks ago we went on a circle that entailed about 100 miles of gravel roads. The truck is almost undrivable if there are any washboards at all. Even just a few little ripples would set it sideways at 35-40 mph. I do some part time freelance work for the dealership and know many of the guys so I did some asking and nobody seems to have a good clue of any pattern problem. We will get it looked at on the next service but sadly this type of complaint does not go to the good techs.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this on their late 150? She has had a 2010, 2012, 2014 and none of those showed this bad habit.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this on their late 150? She has had a 2010, 2012, 2014 and none of those showed this bad habit.
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You don't include any truck details in your truck description, but there have been more than a few posts in this section (do some searching) about the FX4 package not feeling very planted during normal road use. The two most common symptoms are the side-hop you describe and "Cadillac-like" ride quality. A few guys are replacing the OEM shocks with some success, but it seems to be just a trait of this beast. Not sure there is anything a service dept can do.
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OP -- The issue you describe is directly related to the FX4 shocks on the truck. Yup...they are terrible shocks!
Also, the truck is lighter because of the alum body. So...that contributes to the issue.
The only way to resolve this...is to replace (front/rear) your FX4 shocks with Bilstein 5100's, Fox 2.0, or Pro Comp...etc. etc.
Unfortunately, there are NOT a lot of options at this time.
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Also, the truck is lighter because of the alum body. So...that contributes to the issue.
The only way to resolve this...is to replace (front/rear) your FX4 shocks with Bilstein 5100's, Fox 2.0, or Pro Comp...etc. etc.
Unfortunately, there are NOT a lot of options at this time.
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On my F350 I put a Helwig Big Whig bar on the rear and it made a world of difference. Don't know if this is possible on a 150.
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Simply selling a shock that fits the heavier 2014 and older MY may not work as well for the new lighter F150.
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many.
Strange and disappointing at the same time
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Throw the OEM shocks "on the pile" of stock worthless crap. The 4600 bilstein's will work just fine in the stock configuration saving $$$, frustration an you only have to have the rear set to get good handling back in your truck. All who own the aluminum trucks may have differing degrees of handling instability on poor roads.
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On my 2016 super cab with 18" wheels, the recommended tire pressure is 40 psi. IMO, that tire pressure will contribute to a horrible ride on washboard type roads and an unloaded truck. I seriously doubt if the tire can comply with the washboard road at those pressures and no load.
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Another suggestion, is to go with the regular OEM shocks...that are on the non-FX4 package. They seem to do better than the FX4.
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Put a set of 4600 Bilstein's on the rear and enjoy the truck. 5100's if you have a 4X2. Next year Bilstein will have them for the 4X4. I had to get them 1 at a time. So I know replacing the driver side cures the hop-hop.