I just broke through the 36,000 mile mark, so I thought I'd come say good things about this truck since the bumper to bumper warranty is now out

Mechanically, the 6.2 has been fantastic. Most people here want to know about the MPGs, so here's some info:

- 20" factory wheels, 275/65 factory tires
- 4.30 rear end

I don't hand calc, and the truck computer reads 13.1. When I'm on the highway (30% of my driving) I will get a min of 14.5, often better as long as I stay under 75mpg. The closer I get to 65, the better my milage. I have seen MPG over 17 when I'm just cruising at or under 65. In town (70% of my driving) I will routinely get 12.5-13.5, and thats with plenty of idling time. I have young kiddos, often need to run to job sites with them in the truck, so the truck runs with the AC on.

All this to say that I'm very please with the MPG I get from this large of a truck. Zero complaints. Its incredible to hover around 15mpg on the highway. Who needs a 6.7 for gas milage?

My primary complaint is the ride quality. After 35K, I'm guessing my factory shocks are finished (I don't have the FX4 pack - regular 4x4 truck). The driver and passenger get to feel the road bumps up front, and if I hit chatter at speed -my rear end likes to walk around. That surprised me, given the size and weight of these trucks.

So going forward, my goal is to find a solution that solves the ride quality. I was hoping the Carli 2.0 Kit, plus moving down to 18" wheels would be the trick, but Carli doesn't recommend the Commuter 2.0 for the gas engine. They valve those shocks for the 6.7, and can vouch that they are too stiff for the 6.2.

Any recommendations for shocks, coils, add-a-pack combos that will soften the ride?

Thats about it. Great truck, no mechanical problems, just oil changes, tire rotations, and a fresh battery. Bring on the next 36K

 

My 2016 f150 had the same issue with the rear of the truck hopping around over bumps. I swapped the stock shocks with some bilstein 5100s and it solved the issue. Didn't make the ride any softer, but at least it was more planted. Just ordered a set for my 2011 6.2 since I'm at 141k with the original shocks.

 

Great review! I'm looking forward to my 2019's arrival any day now! I have 18" wheels and hope that the ride is a bit better, but I really got the truck for a fifth wheel and know that the hefty suspension probably won't ride like a Cadillac unloaded and don't plan on it. My current 2017 f150 with max towing package surprisingly rides pretty rough and lets me know about every bump or crack in the road. I could only imagine what it would ride like with the max payload package. It rides much smoother under the load of my bumper pull trailer though and most of my miles (20,000) have been towing. I anticipate the majority of my 2019 to be towing, so no worries there.

 

So what are the other specs of your truck? Year, model, etc? Looking for a little more context, thanks.

 

18" wheels won't do anything for the ride. Having had a 2011 with 18's and a 2013 with 20's, they both rode the same.

I did put the adjustable RS9000 shocks on the 13 and they made a difference. I have them set on 3 up front and 2 in the back...setting them on 2 up front was way too soft and resulted in some weird bouncing and bucking, especially on freeway on-ramps.

 

 

I know all too well of the ride quality you speak of, and the rear end walk. Mine is a 2016 XLT Crew, no FX4, 18" wheels, with roughly 45k miles.

I recently had back surgery and while I could tolerate the ride before my back went out, it was unbearable after surgery. I did a couple things to my truck that, while its still not the ride of the 2014 F150 I had prior to this truck, it is extremely better than before.

The first thing I did was put on SumoSprings, front and back. I put the Blue ones on my truck based on an article I read in Trailer Life Magazine earlier this year - Found Here They spoke very highly of the ride quality improvement even without a trailer hooked up and I was willing to try anything. They bolt on in place of the factory jounce bumpers. Installed them myself in about 3 hours taking my time.

The second thing I did was install Bilstein 5100 series shocks front and back. That job takes less than an hour.

Everyone that has been in my truck before and after says the difference is significant. I will say, I may be crazy, but I swear it took a week or so before they all broke in and the ride softened to where it is now. The first couple days I thought I may have wasted my money, but now I wish I would have done it sooner. Good luck!

 

2017 F250 Lariat Crew Cab Regular bed length

20" wheels, if it matters. Factory Mich tires Kept at 58 up front, 54 in the back

And good to hear that there are other options out there to soften the ride. I'm going to start with new shocks all the way around.