This is one of the new options just added to the F150 as of June 10. Can someone enlighten me? This is not truly an adaptive dampening that you can control? Am I right? How does this work? And will it conflict to any off brand shocks one might install including adjustable options? I honestly don’t know what to expect, just saw a brief announcement with a vanilla example of what it might do.

 

Its likely the same system thats been available on the 2018+ Expeditions

I don't think you have any manual control over, it but my understanding is it uses a magnetic fluid to dampen the motion, and by varying the voltage going to the shocks they can make them stiffer or softer depending on the road surface.

You won't be able to change to different shocks without having warning lights come on unless they come up with a way to turn off the notifications with forscan or something.

 

Thanks. I don’t think I want that limiting my options and really not sure how much ( or when) I can count on it’s benefit.

Check this out when building a special order.

When building a Platinum, if you want the built in weight scale you have to take the CCD.(total $1300). But when ordering a Lariat, you can have the weight scale w/o the CCD.

But in either case, you cannot have the FX4 package if you want these options.

 

Following this forum . . . I added this (required with on-board scales on my Platinum) and wonder who makes (manufacturer) the active dampers? Anyone know?

Thanks.

 

Pretty sure it is the ZF system of damping. Delphi developed it and sold it to ZF around 2009-2010 timeframe because of GM going bankrupt. about all the car makers use it. Porsche, Honda, GM, etc. Had a GM Denali pick up around 2011 with the system and I loved it. Ordered my new 2022 F150 with it and waiting on delivery. The only downside I know of if you keep truck for a really long time they can be expense to replace.

 

Excellent info - thanks much!