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Texas4x4
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 Posted:10/20/2003 14:08 |
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We bought our X a couple of months ago and I've noticed a couple of things:
#1) I can feel the bumps in the road a lot more through the steering wheel in my '01 X than I could my '99 PSD F250.
#2) Every once in a while, I notice my cruise control surging the accelerator on slight hills instead of semi-gradual acceleration. It's as if on an incline the CC will surge 3 or 4 times - almost like hitting the gas pedal hard instead of slowly pressing it.
Anyone have any insight into this?
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E. Long
 
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Texas4x4
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Posted:10/22/2003 08:51 |
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Ran/run Michelin LTX M/S on both.
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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Posted:10/22/2003 14:02 |
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1) My dad has a 2000 F250 XLT 4x4 PSD and it is a lot rougher and more "sensitive" to the road. My X feels more solid and more isolated, probably due to the more creature comfort features put on the X. Pretty much the opposite of your situation.
2) I haven't noticed this on my X with the CC on. But, when I do use the CC I usually override it and get a running start on the hills, so it rarely pulls the hills under CC control. Does that make any sense?
Rick
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Texas4x4
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Posted:10/22/2003 14:40 |
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I'm experiencing a bit of the opposite than your dad.
Sure it makes sense. I do that on the steeper hills but not the slight inclines. What's funny, however, is that the CC doesn't always surge the accelerator.
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Douglas Dircks
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Posted:12/11/2003 11:36 |
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My wife recently got a 2000 X PSD and it rides better than my 99 PSD with 33's. Her truck came with brand new stock tires though so that may be why.
Although her trucks wanders way more than mine and hers has 40K less miles on it. The Limited X sure sounds quiter inside than my XLT non Lariat F250.
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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Texas4x4
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Posted:12/11/2003 13:30 |
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weird thing, I've not experienced the surge with the cruise control in a while and I just got back from about a 2000 mile trip. Also, the road feel went away when I inflated my tires to specs. Go figure.
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spartan
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• Nashville, TN, USA |
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Posted:12/11/2003 20:47 |
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I've been through several all spring lift kits. The truck rode and handled like a giant go-cart with the all spring lifts - Fabtech and Skyjacker. Little sway and roll, super control, but you felt every bump inthe road and rear wheel hop was sometimes severe at high speeds. FYI the Skyjacker springs were the better of the two.
I bought the truck new so I also experienced the stock suspension. Mushy whale truck, but comfy for long interstate rides. Bottoming in front led to the first lift - plus it just didn't look right with those little 265's.
I now run an Edge 4.5 " system with dual Bilsteins in the front and singles in the rear and added a Hellwig anti-sway bar. This system is hands down the most comfortable option for a Ford Superduty. Between my own ventures and those of others, I've ridden in about every kind of Superduty you can think of and this is the settup to have. I am also getting ready to add radius rods to cancel rear wheel hop on bumps, which should complete the ultimate system.
My truck rides smooth, but firm. Better than any other one ton truck I've ridden in and better than most 3/4 and 1/2 tons. The Hellwig rear bar is a must at only $140 and the Bilsteins are superb.
Running 35's I routinely turn the overdrive off before climbing hills. On several occasions I have noticed the CC surging, but turning the OD off seems to prevent it.
2000 XLT Premium, V10, 4.3 LSD Rear, Edge 4.5" Hanger Lift, Landyot Radius Rods, Hellwig Sway Bar, Dual Bilsteins, 295 75 16 Nitto AT's, Billet Grill, Lengthened and Balanced Driveshaft, Hella 450's, Insulated AC Lines, Modified ZooDad, Husky Liners F to B.
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monsta
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Posted:12/12/2003 14:11 |
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A surging CC is quite common on Fords, especially around 70mph.
There is suppose to be reflash that "helps" it.
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rozett
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• Limington, ME, USA |
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 Posted:12/13/2003 06:38 |
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Ken, how do I identify this reflash to the dealer? My 2000 X has always exhibited the trait of surge/sag when the CC is first switched on. It goes on for about a mile or two before settling in on a steady speed.
//bruce
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
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