Howdy Fellas,
I'm shopping for a new 2018 / 2019 Ford F-150 Screw XLT 302A / 2.7 Eco and I need your opinion.
I found a good deal on a 2018... the only thing the new truck does not have is the limited slip / locking axle.
I drive 84 miles round trip daily to and from work. My current truck has the limited slip / locking axle. Meaning, when it rains I normally do not engage the four wheel drive. I've never had a control issue or spinout. Obviously, I engage the four wheel drive in the snow.
What are your thoughts of buying a new truck 'WITH OUT' the limited slip / locking axle?
Appreciate you input.

 

Just to clarify, I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as "Limited slip / locking axle". You get a limited slip OR you get a locking axle.

On a 4x4 truck, for most people, the locking axle isn't really a big deal.

 

You can't have both.. correct.

I had the electronic locking axle but it's only activated if I have the 4x4 on. If you want it on while it rains, get the limited slip, but I'm not quite sure if the difference is noticeable.

 

 

The ones in that link are for the regular 8.8 axles, not the 8.8 Super, which are on the 2015+ that have an 8.8 axle.

 

My truck has an open diff and the traction control works pretty well during wheel spin. As soon as I hear / feel the TC engage, I let off the throttle and all is better.

 

I don't think a non-limited slip truck would be a problem. I've driven mine through 3 New England winters with some pretty heavy snow without any problems. I've only engaged 4wd a handful of times, usually trying to get up an icy incline.

 

Ford discontinued limited slip axles, you either option for the E Locker or go with open.

 

For my money, the E Locker (which I have) is a waste of money unless you have a very specific need for it. It disengages at speeds above 25 mph in 4X2, 4X4 high and 4 auto. You're not going to use it in the rain anyway since there's too much traction for a locked rear. If you engage it in the snow you'd better like going sideways. One of the only good uses I've found for it is in muddy, rocky off road situations where you can't go very fast and can't slide sideways. It's also useful for pulling a boat trailer up a slimy launch ramp where the trailer keeps the rear end from sliding sideways.

As others have said, the current traction control and stability control systems in our trucks does a great job in rain and snow. I only have it because it came with the 3.55 rear.

 

I pretty much agree. Good for boat ramps, but not useful in many other real-world situations.

 

Good deal. Exactly the type of information I needed. Thanks.