karfever

Newbie, so excuse me flaming my new truck.


After many trucks, including older F150s and my last two trucks being Ram 1500, I decided I wanted something different. I didn't like the GM products styling so decided I would get a F150 Lariat. This is a expensive truck for sure with a MSRP of 62900. It has many more options than I would of chosen, but I figured I would be retiring soon, so I would splurge a bit.


Crew cab, 5.0. 4wd. FX4 off road


The bad:
1. this truck vibrates all the time from different locations. The steering wheel, transmission shudder when in overdrive at slow speeds, etc.


2. Horrible suspension. When I loaded about 400 lbs. in the rear the truck bed dropped significantly. I cant imagine if I loaded the bed heavier or even attempted to pull my 20ft enclosed trailer. (didn't realize the tow rating is only 7000lbs.) Even worse, this truck has a horrible rebound in the rear when at seed over dips and rough roads. It feels like something kicked the rear of the truck. I did a 500 mile trip this week, and I fell beat up over the ride. I did order a pair of Fox 2.0 shocks based on what I read on the forum, so am hopeful that helps. Of course the dealer tells me all is normal.


3. Wind noise. I don't know exactly where it is coming from, but I suspect the sunroof, which I rarely use and could of lived without.


4. Lastly, what is up with the radio antenna? 31 inches is a joke. It you garage the truck you have to buy a aftermarket antenna. 21 inches is fine.


I expect a lot better job at engineering from Ford. All of the other Ford product I have owned were fine, so obviously something has changed.


If it wasn't for the trade value beating, I would go right back to a Ram. But for now I will enjoy my nice looking F 150, and frequent this Forum for the valuable information to make this truck a bit better.


Sorry for the rant, after a couple adult beverages I will feel better!

digitaltrucker

Not like the one I fear is coming, get ready! LOL!

Brand

Have you bother contacting the Ford Service Department to see if any if the vibrations or wind noise are warrantable issues? If you haven't given them a chance to resolve the issues then you don't have much to complain about there.

I agree about the antenna, it should be flush mount, a small surface mount antenna on top of the cab, or built into the cargo light.

Somersd

Haven't experienced any shudder but that and the wind noise should get covered under warranty. Everyone seems to cut down the stock antenna and put the ball back on. The rear can be fixed with a rear hellwig anti sway bar since Ford felt they could do without one. Your dodges had factory rear antisway bars. Hope this helps. Enjoy the truck!!

karfever

Yes the Ford Dealer Service Department was very helpful. They said that the noise and vibrations are normal and within factory specifications...

Brand

In that case that does suck very much.

BIKERDEANO

I had a 2014 DODGE Ram lease work truck and it was perfect. All I ever did was change the oil in it. It never went to a dealer once in all the time I used it.

My 2017 FORD Lariat drives like a dream... I don't experience any of the issues you're having.

I guess I should count myself as lucky... and I hope that my new 2018 is as nice and trouble free as my 2017 is.

Good luck in getting your issues resolved, if you choose to do so.

white08gt

I use the antenna to check for clearance in parking garages.

misterpangulo

My 15 rides great. Rear does feel light, probably due to the aluminum bed.

2015F150Platinum4x4

Should've read the countless threads on here about wind noise. It's common and rarely fixed.

As as far as the ride that's already been beat to death. Jittery, skippy, bouncy. All normal.

It's a 1/2 ton designed for light duty so it's going to squat. It's normal.