Steering Wheel Ring Down
Cargo Master
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lol how could we forget. if you go on the plow sites theres a ton of guys using gm trucks and they claim they work better than ford or ram
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Pratt, KS
The video looks familiar! Mine went from being like the video to being pretty tolerable, tho it’s been frustrating along the way for a guy that’s been GM for most of my life. I first had a front hub locked in, had all tires road force balanced, found a bad Michelin tire, replaced all shocks with Fox 2.0, and finally replaced the steering stabilizer with the Fox 2.0. I’m running 50 to 55 psi in the tires on a stock pickup. I’ll be trading for a ‘19, and the pickup is not going to leave the dealership until the new shocks and steering stabilizer have been installed. Ridiculous to have to do this on a new pickup that stickers for $78k, definitely yes, but such is life. I’ve had a new GMC pickup from almost every year between ‘06 and ‘16, and I can list their shortcomings as well. Unfortunately, no one has a perfect product.
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From: Iowa
So after making all thos changes to just make your curent truck just "tolerable", why would you buy another one just 2 years newer?
Is there something better in the 19's of do you just trade every couple years?
I'm still kicking my self for not doing more research before buying my shinny new truck.
If i would have read about the death wobble and long time front end problems that Ford has had maybe I would have had enough sense not to buy one?
If only they could drive as good as they look.
Is there something better in the 19's of do you just trade every couple years?
I'm still kicking my self for not doing more research before buying my shinny new truck.
If i would have read about the death wobble and long time front end problems that Ford has had maybe I would have had enough sense not to buy one?
If only they could drive as good as they look.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Pratt, KS
I’ve decided it doesn’t cost that much more to trade every 12 to 18 months/35,000 miles then it does to run one 36 months/100,000 miles. I have a good relationship with the dealer and trading is easy, so might as well drive a new one. The Ford’s look good, are easy to level, and have more space in the cab. It’ll be at least 12 to 18 months before the new Denali HD is available with the larger back seat, and I’d want to see one before ordering one. The current GM windshield is small and half of what you see is the hood (especially if you level it). I’m not a Dodge person, so I’ve never considered one, though they have come a long ways. After installing the stabilizer, it drives as good as you could ever want 95% of the time.
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From: Iowa
Thanks for the info. I don't care for the current Chevy styling either. Time will tell if like the re-design.
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I will probably be trading for a 19 as well. I drove it 100 miles or so today on the freeway. It’s terrible. I love everything about the truck, except driving it on the freeway. Hopefully they will find something this week when I take it in. I’m gonna tell them to keep it until it’s fixed. I know they can’t all drive like this. To say I got a lemon I’m thinking is an understatement. Hopefully ford thinks so too if they can’t fix it.
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Mine does the same thing. It was barely noticeable stock, but now with a 2" leveling kit and 35's with Ridge Grappler tires (F rated) it is really noticeable. I have the BDS with Fox shocks and Fox duel stabilizer. Alignment is dead on. Caster at 3.5 on both sides. I think mine is more tire related. I should have went with the E rated Toyo's. I have experimented with tire pressure. 50 lbs cold, it was a lot worse. 65 lbs cold the steering wheel shimmy was better but rode a lot rougher. I am running 60lbs front and rear now and I think that is the best it is going to get. But yes, there is something wrong from the factory. I did feel it bone stock. 17 F250 XLT FX4
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I really appreciate all of the info guys. I think I will start with the shocks, stabilizers and alignment. Then see where it goes from there. I really like the truck otherwise. Pulls trailers great. The steering hadn't been terrible until this spring with the roads heaving but I can't have it act like it did with the dip the other day. I almost crossed the center line and the guy coming at me hit the shoulder trying to get away. Ford really should step up and take care of this issue. Sooner or later they could be looking at lawsuits. Scared me bad enough that I will do something on my own with aftermarket parts before someone gets hurt. Thanks again.
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Mine is exactly like the video on page 1. It starts at around 65 then gets worse at 70, then dissipates around 80. Going to call an off road truck company locally, they are a Fox dealer. I want to get there input and see what their advice is. Probably buy shocks and stabilizer then get a alignment, then go from there.
I never had an issue with my 2015 F250....ever. I don't understand what changed, but it very frustrating, to the point I don't like the truck. Hell, I never had a issue with my 2002 F250 either for that matter...very disappointing...
I never had an issue with my 2015 F250....ever. I don't understand what changed, but it very frustrating, to the point I don't like the truck. Hell, I never had a issue with my 2002 F250 either for that matter...very disappointing...
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SoCal
Mine is exactly like the video on page 1. It starts at around 65 then gets worse at 70, then dissipates around 80. Going to call an off road truck company locally, they are a Fox dealer. I want to get there input and see what their advice is. Probably buy shocks and stabilizer then get a alignment, then go from there.
I never had an issue with my 2015 F250....ever. I don't understand what changed, but it very frustrating, to the point I don't like the truck. Hell, I never had a issue with my 2002 F250 either for that matter...very disappointing...
I never had an issue with my 2015 F250....ever. I don't understand what changed, but it very frustrating, to the point I don't like the truck. Hell, I never had a issue with my 2002 F250 either for that matter...very disappointing...