05/09/22 Build week

[Brego]

Built May 6th... no one can give me any sort of update. If you could pass along the exec's email... I'd love to go that route as well

[email protected]
[email protected]

Sponsored

 

[Brego]

Built May 6th... no one can give me any sort of update. If you could pass along the exec's email... I'd love to go that route as well

Exactly why I gave up and bought the Lariat that happened to be in stock.

 

[michaelh24]

FYI, you guys should check your lug nuts after 100 miles or so. I know that is supposed to be standard to check, but I put on some lock nuts today so no one could steal my wheels (thanks Ford for not including them on a $1500 wheel option) and the other lugs definately had to be retorqued. They were not hand loose, but went about half a turn to tighten back down @150lbs.

 

[Mcbutter]

FYI, you guys should check your lug nuts after 100 miles or so. I know that is supposed to be standard to check, but I put on some lock nuts today so no one could steal my wheels (thanks Ford for not including them on a $1500 wheel option) and the other lugs definately had to be retorqued. They were not hand loose, but went about half a turn to tighten back down @150lbs.

I'd add that there was a slight shake in my steering wheel at highway speeds around 70mph. I started to look into different things, mainly wheel balance, tire pressure, and alignment first. While doing that I came across a balance machine that does Road Force balance. Never heard of it till now, for those like myself it's where they apply pressure to your wheels to simulate the weight of the truck on the road. The Discount Tire up from my house has the Hunter Elite balance machine which apparently is the best currently. They found 2 of my tires a couple ounces off and the other two good. So far it's much less noticeable and drives smoother. Waiting for my cap on backorder for the bed to add some more weight.

 

[michaelh24]

I'd add that there was a slight shake in my steering wheel at highway speeds around 70mph. I started to look into different things, mainly wheel balance, tire pressure, and alignment first. While doing that I came across a balance machine that does Road Force balance. Never heard of it till now, for those like myself it's where they apply pressure to your wheels to simulate the weight of the truck on the road. The Discount Tire up from my house has the Hunter Elite balance machine which apparently is the best currently. They found 2 of my tires a couple ounces off and the other two good. So far it's much less noticeable and drives smoother. Waiting for my cap on backorder for the bed to add some more weight.

Good to know. I should probably hit 70 before I drive 250 miles away to see what it does. I don't think I have been over 60 yet.

 

[mcgski]

The XLT, that I originally ordered didn’t have the work station. I also thought that I wouldn’t mind not having one.
Now that I have this Lariat that does have it, I don’t know how I managed without one. I’m loving it.

Yeah only used mine once in the two weeks I've had the truck but it is a nice feature.

 

[Grafx36510]

Yeah only used mine once in the two weeks I've had the truck but it is a nice feature.

I specifically ordered the work surface in order to eat in the truck. Sure I could use it for work, but since my job is hands on, traveling eating surface it is. ​

 

[Brego]

FYI, you guys should check your lug nuts after 100 miles or so. I know that is supposed to be standard to check, but I put on some lock nuts today so no one could steal my wheels (thanks Ford for not including them on a $1500 wheel option) and the other lugs definately had to be retorqued. They were not hand loose, but went about half a turn to tighten back down @150lbs.

Having been a 63B (mechanic) in the Army and managed vehicle service centers, I’ve always checked the lug nuts on new or used vehicles. Great post and advice!

 

[jnight99]

Thanks for posting. I also ordered anti matter blue, but haven’t seen many pictures of the color. It looks great with the sunlight hitting it.

Here is another AMB in the sun I took today on the shores of Prince Edward Island.

 

[air2mag]

Very nice. Can’t wait to get mine. 9/26 build week so I’ll be one of the last 22 Platinums.

 

[mcgski]

FYI, you guys should check your lug nuts after 100 miles or so. I know that is supposed to be standard to check, but I put on some lock nuts today so no one could steal my wheels (thanks Ford for not including them on a $1500 wheel option) and the other lugs definately had to be retorqued. They were not hand loose, but went about half a turn to tighten back down @150lbs.

Good post. I checked today and they were not torqued to spec. They are now. Thanks.

 

[michaelh24]

Very nice. Can’t wait to get mine. 9/26 build week so I’ll be one of the last 22 Platinums.

You might end up with a 23 instead.

 

[Brego]

You might end up with a 23 instead.

Let’s hope not. That’s what happened with the Maverick Hybrid I had on order. All of us Maverick buyers who didn’t get built don’t get any priority for ‘23 orders.

 

[Payup]

You might end up with a 23 instead.

he has a build week email, which means a 2022 VIN#. He will have a 2022 year truck.

 

[Payup]

Mine just showed up to the dealership. It was shipped 8/1. Woohoo. They said I can pick it up Wednesday!

Sponsored