2019 Need to knows before signing the papers

[RipReturns]

The rear end can get a little skitterish in corners over rough terrain..it only happened to me a couple times (all on the road) but it can be lessened by dropping the tire pressure...Ford say 38 psi all around, I run 36 up front and when empty 31 in the rear, it really helps...

Upon reading the original post, the first thing that immediately came to mind was that Ford ships the trucks with the tires aired up to 45 to 50 psi. The dealer did not lower these. After driving around a week or two and wondering why my back end was so bouncy, I got on this forum and found that the people routinely recommended 38 PSI, some a few pounds lower. It made a dramatic Improvement. No complaints since then.

 

[Foraye]

Depending on the drive mode it will allow you to "bend but not break" the truck. The electronics will step in way before you get out of shape. It soaks up a lot and while it may feel loose, it isnt...you've got to get used to its behavior.

Try to make the Raptor Assault class to test out the modes, it will give you a lot of confidence!

 

[patire19]

I have done several 500-100 mile road trips. At 90mph, this thing is planted. Never had a worry about it jumping around.

I have seen that you tube video...that guy is crazy.

which video are you talking about?

 

[baptizo]

I drive on some horrible roads and the rear-end has always been stable (my tire pressures are @ 38 psi).

 

[pbtjrlmrt]

This is one of those "Forum" issues...not a real issue. Run the tires as prescribed by Ford and enjoy your truck. As long as you realize it's a truck you'll love it!!

 

[pierceography]

I came from a 2016 F150 XLT to a 2019 Raptor, and I don't notice much of a difference in road feel -- Highway or otherwise. I'd say the shocks contribute a bit in terms of braking and cornering (softer), but the '19s improved that with the live shocks. (My brother has a '17 Rap, and it's noticeably softer braking/cornering than my '19)

I wouldn't be overly concerned about it. As others have noted, air down the tires and you'll be fine.

 

[EricM]

All solid axle vehicles have issues with bumps in curves- you simply cannot avoid it. If one side goes up, the other side HAS to go down. That steers the rear end of the vehicle. Not bad in a straight line, in a corner it's a different story.

I'll never forget driving my 03 Cobra on the highway and there was Mustang GT of the same year on my tail. We were on a sweeping elevated ramp, doing about 80 MPH. When we came off the ramp, the transition to asphalt was rough as usual. The 03 Cobra has IRS and had no issue with it. Thump thump. No drama. The GT, with it's SRA, kicked the rear end out far enough for me to see his outer rear tire in my rear view mirror, it got quite squirrely. His wife was riding shotgun and she immediately turned and yelled at him- he slowed way down and I never saw them again. He'd have been fine if we were going straight, but hitting that bump at high speed while cornering exposed the weak points of the SRA setup.

 

[Sheeepdog18]

You have to remember it’s a truck and the rear bed is light. You’re going to always get that swaying feeling unless you load it up with some weights. Lowering the tire pressure helps a lot. On my ‘17 SC, it felt that way all the time until I had some weights in the bed, ie camping equipments, bed rack etc...

 

[goblues38]

which video are you talking about?

This dude.

 

[jaz13]

The rear can step about 1 or 2 inches when hitting a bump while going around a corner. It feels unsettling, but it is nothing to worry about. You will do far more damage than good reacting to it. Just hold the wheel steady, let off the gas a LITTLE (not all the way), and the truck will be cruising along like nothing happened a second later. Do this a few times and you will learn to trust the truck and not be bothered by it.