Suspension Clunk? Seeking Objective Data

[jpl291]

I would like to get an idea of how many raptor owners experience a clunk in their suspension when going over low speeds. I know there are 3-4 discussions about this I have read them all. I was aware of the issue prior to buying my raptor. Ofcourse it was one of the first things I noticed driving the vehicle.

My take is if you hit a big bump or you are going over significant changes in terrain suspension works great. When it is noticeable is when I’m going 15-40 over light bumps. The best way I can describe it the suspension feels loose or like the shocks are worn out.

I’ve had multiple other vehicles with upgraded suspension. Fox on a 4 runner as well as kings. While they are sometimes noisy they don’t have this cheap sound/feel at low speed.

I’m happy with the vehicle it’s a blast to drive but would expect a little more refinement at this price. I plan on keeping it etc just wanted to get an idea of what percentage of people experience this on their raptors. If anyone from Ford actually follows the forum this might provide some data for them as well.

Lastly for the owners that have done the raptor assault did you notice this on vehicles there?

 

[elking]

There is a poll in the suspension forum it’s called shock poll issue.
To get better data you might want to break it down to 35 vs 37 trucks and MY21 vs MY22

 

[jpl291]

There is a poll in the suspension forum it’s called shock poll issue.
To get better data you might want to break it down to 35 vs 37 trucks and MY21 vs MY22

Thank you I was not aware of that poll. It seems like the clunk had been an issue throughout the years. There were less respondents for 22 in that poll likely because there weren’t very many on the road at that time. . I’d like to get an idea of what percentage of people have the issue vs don’t regardless of year as they are the same shocks.

I’ve got my name on a 23 when allocations become available in hopes they get it figured out by then. Unlikely this will happen though. It does not seem like they have any interest in addressing the issue.

 

[meldred40]

I just purchased a new Raptor and I have a "loose" sound, soft clunky noise. It is driving me crazy!!! Help please.

 

[YetiRaptor]

I just purchased a new Raptor and I have a "loose" sound, soft clunky noise. It is driving me crazy!!! Help please.

Have you been able to get a resolution to this issue? I have the same thing happening.

 

[TX-RAP70R]

Have you been able to get a resolution to this issue? I have the same thing happening.

Ford knows about this issues and it's the shock absorbers. Once everything is figured out, they will send a letter. This info was released pretty recently.

 

[Bmwtech113]

Ford knows about this issues and it's the shock absorbers. Once everything is figured out, they will send a letter. This info was released pretty recently.

I am aware of the SSM that was released but do you know what kind of letter will be sent?

 

[jamanrr]

My Gen 1 did it no matter what even with rebuilt Fox shocks my Gen 2 has not ever done it. Not sure could be certain models.

 

[FordTechOne]

Ford knows about this issues and it's the shock absorbers. Once everything is figured out, they will send a letter. This info was released pretty recently.

Letters are only sent for recalls or customer satisfaction/extended coverage programs; this is simply a service message that provides diagnostic direction to the dealer.