My Experience With Ford Rear Suspension/Shock Recall

[cmtaz]

I recently replaced my factory Sasquatch Bilsteins with the Wildtrak Fox units.
Stopped by my dealer so they could see that the shocks had been removed.
In and out in a half hour and the recall no longer shows up on my Fordpass app.
Best of luck.

Corporate Ford is probably hoping for this. You fix the issue yourself and they get to weasel out of paying for it.

Sponsored

 

[EvilJim1971]

Corporate Ford is probably hoping for this. You fix the issue yourself and they get to weasel out of paying for it.

Mine are in great shape, and would have just got the covers put on the reservoirs.

 

[Beggsie]

The problem is that I really believe it's Ford that's the problem. Not the dealership.

Agreed

 

[Way2Fast]

I recently replaced my factory Sasquatch Bilsteins with the Wildtrak Fox units.
Stopped by my dealer so they could see that the shocks had been removed.
In and out in a half hour and the recall no longer shows up on my Fordpass app.
Best of luck.

How do you like the FOX Hoss 3.0 shocks?

 

[EvilJim1971]

How do you like the FOX Hoss 3.0 shocks?

LOVE them, total game changer.

 

[Valhalla]

LOVE them, total game changer.

But which game does it change? the mall crawl or the stump jump?

 

[EvilJim1971]

But which game does it change? the mall crawl or the stump jump?

Both.
Improved ride over pavement and more comfortable off, especially if you crank the speed up a bit.

 

[Valhalla]

Both.
Improved ride over pavement and more comfortable off, especially if you crank the speed up a bit.

So slow speed rock crawling is not affected with them and is harsh? That would be consistent with Fox target market.

 

[EvilJim1971]

I wouldn't say harsh, maybe a slight improvement over the Bilsteins that it came with... But not a magic carpet ride while creeping.
Then again mine are speced for a heavier vehicle, these are from a 4 door Wildtrak... Mine is a 2.3 manual 2 door.
I gained at least 2 inches in the front and an inch in the rear, so it could be slightly over sprung and out of the shocks initial smooth ride position.

 

[Noco]

My dealership said that since my 2021 Badlands Sasquatch shocks came with covers installed that they were fine and didn’t even change out the covers.

 

[Valhalla]

It is a completely different cover with bolts to keep the revisor on. You need a new dealership...

 

[BigBlueBronc]

yup and get ready for more let down from Ford.

I just got a recall letter that I may or may not have a cracked engine …I did t know whether to cry or laugh.

Is that the overhardened valve problem on the 2.7 ? Always wondered about the kevlar belt driving the oil pump on my 2.7... would it deteriorate and plug up oil passages ??? Metal chains also have their drawbacks as well, I am sure. Swapping that belt out probably requires an engine pull. Anyone else have similar concerns, or this not a real issue ?

 

[Mazeman]

Follow up for those who may have followed this thread:

I finally got the Bronco fixed after a lot of complaining and headaches. I think the fault lied with both the dealership AND Ford itself.

The delay, and unresponsiveness, and overall bad experience made me decide to sell the vehicle before warranty expired. I'm done with Fords.

I sold it, and got an Ineos Grenadier Fieldmaster in early October, which I love.

Thanks for all the responses.

 

[Valhalla]

uhhh OK

 

[broncorik]

Follow up for those who may have followed this thread:

I finally got the Bronco fixed after a lot of complaining and headaches. I think the fault lied with both the dealership AND Ford itself.

The delay, and unresponsiveness, and overall bad experience made me decide to sell the vehicle before warranty expired. I'm done with Fords.

I sold it, and got an Ineos Grenadier Fieldmaster in early October, which I love.

Thanks for all the responses.

I sold my Badlands Sasquatch 2-door and bought a lightly used Trialmaster...the Grenadier is awesome.

Sponsored