Seat Problem - Severe Back Pain
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From: Iowa
F450 Platinum Ultimate and I do love the seats--so much so that I plan on taking it on 3000 mile round trip on vacation to western Montana instead of my wife's 2017 Audi Q7 with all its technology. Frankly the pickup is hands down more comfortable for me--but to each their own.
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I've got the same exact shake at 70. I had the dealer rebalance the tires, then a real tire shop, then took the truck back to the dealership to have them check the driveline. They "road force balanced" my tires. I'll be back home from work and driving my truck Thursday to check it out.
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From: Pratt, KS
The low air pressure light shouldn't come on until the mid forties. I dropped my tire pressure's down to 50 psi all the way around. I did go ahead and change the settings with Forscan within a week because I could, but you could easily drop to mid fifties without risk of seeing the light. My Fox 2.0 shocks and the shorter blocks for the rear arrived on Saturday, so I'm looking forward to seeing what difference the shocks make. I don't have any complaints about the seats, but the ride sucks. I'm tempted to swap the Michelins out as well, but we'll see what the shocks do. I've always preferred Michelin tires, but my steering wheel moves about 1/4" nonstop at 70 mph, and they can't find a tire that is out of balance.
Well, I was reading the post about the Lariat test drive and someone commented it could be a front hub locked in. I thought no way, but sure enough, my right front hub was locked in. Took it for a test drive and my vibration is gone. I feel like an idiot, but at least it's fixed. I can add that to the list of poor predelivery items on the pickup. I wish you luck on fixing yours, as it kinda takes the fun out of driving such a sweet pickup.
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I've got the same exact shake at 70. I had the dealer rebalance the tires, then a real tire shop, then took the truck back to the dealership to have them check the driveline. They "road force balanced" my tires. I'll be back home from work and driving my truck Thursday to check it out.
Yeah I checked mine before it left the lot in December and they were both in auto and have been since. I don't drive that fast most the time, but when I do it's always a little annoying. I'm sure I'll get it worked out. My dealer has been very respectful and responsive so far.
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From: Carstairs Alberta Canada
Well, I was reading the post about the Lariat test drive and someone commented it could be a front hub locked in. I thought no way, but sure enough, my right front hub was locked in. Took it for a test drive and my vibration is gone. I feel like an idiot, but at least it's fixed. I can add that to the list of poor predelivery items on the pickup. I wish you luck on fixing yours, as it kinda takes the fun out of driving such a sweet pickup.
Not to hijack this thread but was there not someone else with this same problem I can not find that post. I have the same vibration at 70MPH with 20" rims and Michelins.
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Does any else experience lower back pain while driving this truck? I have a 17 F250 lariat super crew fx4 package. I originally thought it was the lumbar support not getting to a true "0". I unzipped the seat and disconnected the lumbar cable however I am still have back pain.
I am having trouble determining if it's the seat or if its because you feel every damn bump in the road. This truck rides very rough.
I am aware it will be better with weight in the bed, however I only tow 30 or 40 percent of the time. There has to be a fix for this as the ride is unbearable. Paid to much for this truck to have this type of pain while driving. ive read other forums and people rave about how comfortable it is. I just don't get how that's possible.
Used to drive an 07 F150 lariat. I knew the ride would be stiffer, but not spine twisting stiff.
I am having trouble determining if it's the seat or if its because you feel every damn bump in the road. This truck rides very rough.
I am aware it will be better with weight in the bed, however I only tow 30 or 40 percent of the time. There has to be a fix for this as the ride is unbearable. Paid to much for this truck to have this type of pain while driving. ive read other forums and people rave about how comfortable it is. I just don't get how that's possible.
Used to drive an 07 F150 lariat. I knew the ride would be stiffer, but not spine twisting stiff.
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From: Cheboygan Mi
Ok guys, reality check,🤭 could be age factor, im 57 and i do the same in most vehicles i ride or drive, including my wifes Sequia platnuim. get out of vehicle, stand there for a minute to get my legs right, then good to go. Longer the trip the worse my legs are, and on a daily basis i get lots of excercise walking our 30 acres, so i dunno.m, I do have to say, these seats are comfortable for me, Not a lot of wiggling around like most of my past toyotas.
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From: East TN
I totally agree, my 2020 F450 seats are much more comfortable than my 2016 F350 DRW
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