10k miles, flashed, and only 1 complaint
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: SW of Chicago - Palos Par
10k miles, flashed, and only 1 complaint
Well let's see about a few comments before my beef...
My computer crashed during the flash install, took 3 days for Ford to get a new one, but all is well after 5k + after the flash
someone has trouble with trip meters at 999m .... both A&B currently read 3K + after several resets.. no prob here
Yes, have noticed some mileage decrease after winter blend ... but not always ..... puzzling
this is my 3rd F250 w'pwrstroke ('97 & '03 with superchip programmer,) this one beats 'em both
NOW MY BEEF ... my front end bounces terribly after a good dip in the road and in general the same on a bumpy country road ... running 18's with 65 pds like the door sticker says ............ now I have a plow package and do not run or carry a plow on the front end, anyone think the plow package adds too much spring to the front or the shocks can't handle the load ( have the FX4 pack also)
My computer crashed during the flash install, took 3 days for Ford to get a new one, but all is well after 5k + after the flash
someone has trouble with trip meters at 999m .... both A&B currently read 3K + after several resets.. no prob here
Yes, have noticed some mileage decrease after winter blend ... but not always ..... puzzling
this is my 3rd F250 w'pwrstroke ('97 & '03 with superchip programmer,) this one beats 'em both
NOW MY BEEF ... my front end bounces terribly after a good dip in the road and in general the same on a bumpy country road ... running 18's with 65 pds like the door sticker says ............ now I have a plow package and do not run or carry a plow on the front end, anyone think the plow package adds too much spring to the front or the shocks can't handle the load ( have the FX4 pack also)
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Bounce makes me think the shocks are not up to the challenge. The only function of a shock is to allow the suspension to work when you need it but control the response of the suspension after you have passed by the condition of the land that required suspension travel.
Action is good, Re-action is bad.
Action is good, Re-action is bad.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 444
Likes: 2
From: Franktown, CO
I have the same issue. The front end bounces after an expansion joint or some other major bump or dip, but only at highway speeds. I'm going to the dealer next week for a warranty issue of the passenger window switch not working for rolling up the window and an alignment. Mine also favors pulling to the right when I hit rougher road. This is just a very slight - wants to go off center to the right. I had planned on getting them to look very closely at the shocks as they seem inadequate.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 4
From: Bradenton, FL
Maybe death wobble? I cant remember if ford fixed it for 2011 or not. But my 05 had terible death wobble, just needed a steering stabilizer
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 0
NOW MY BEEF ... my front end bounces terribly after a good dip in the road and in general the same on a bumpy country road ... running 18's with 65 pds like the door sticker says ............ now I have a plow package and do not run or carry a plow on the front end, anyone think the plow package adds too much spring to the front or the shocks can't handle the load ( have the FX4 pack also)
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: SW of Chicago - Palos Par
schocks should stop all the bouncing, and that's not happening .... like I said earlier, no other complaints, my one thought was if the plow package raised the front with heavier springs and the shocks were not long enough to act properly ........... well, we'll see what the dealer says, than the fight can begin!!!
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: SW of Chicago - Palos Par
finally made it back to the dealer ........... but had to lead them by the nose!!!!
went in for service and told them about the front end bouncing and possibly bad shocks.. they completed the service and said everything on the front end checked out OK ........... really? I said let's go outside and watch me push down on the front bumper; I pushed down several times and could actually get the truck bouncing .. so they ordered new shocks and put them on today ............. Like driving a new truck, I saw the old Ranchos ........... they slid up and down with no resistance; both shocks had to be defective from new ............ all is good, took small trip today and like having another new truck!!!!!!!!!!!
went in for service and told them about the front end bouncing and possibly bad shocks.. they completed the service and said everything on the front end checked out OK ........... really? I said let's go outside and watch me push down on the front bumper; I pushed down several times and could actually get the truck bouncing .. so they ordered new shocks and put them on today ............. Like driving a new truck, I saw the old Ranchos ........... they slid up and down with no resistance; both shocks had to be defective from new ............ all is good, took small trip today and like having another new truck!!!!!!!!!!!
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Thank god! I'm not the only one. I also have a rattle on the driver's door somewhere and a the sound of something rolling around in the dash behind the radio area. Driving me nuts and can't figure out what it is.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 6,600
Likes: 84
Not that it's a good thing.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 224
Likes: 7
From: Regina, Saskatchewan
F450 KR I have this too, I think it has something to do with the doors locking automatically
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 0
finally made it back to the dealer ........... but had to lead them by the nose!!!!
went in for service and told them about the front end bouncing and possibly bad shocks.. they completed the service and said everything on the front end checked out OK ........... really? I said let's go outside and watch me push down on the front bumper; I pushed down several times and could actually get the truck bouncing .. so they ordered new shocks and put them on today ............. Like driving a new truck, I saw the old Ranchos ........... they slid up and down with no resistance; both shocks had to be defective from new ............ all is good, took small trip today and like having another new truck!!!!!!!!!!!
went in for service and told them about the front end bouncing and possibly bad shocks.. they completed the service and said everything on the front end checked out OK ........... really? I said let's go outside and watch me push down on the front bumper; I pushed down several times and could actually get the truck bouncing .. so they ordered new shocks and put them on today ............. Like driving a new truck, I saw the old Ranchos ........... they slid up and down with no resistance; both shocks had to be defective from new ............ all is good, took small trip today and like having another new truck!!!!!!!!!!!