Dealer stopped installing Leveling Kits because customers are having issues with their Copilot / sensors

[Mike88]

Hey Guys,

Picked up a 2.5inch motofab leveling kit recently and called the dealer to have it installed when the truck is delivered. They told me they would have to check because they are thinking of not doing level kits anymore as people have been having issues with copilot and crash sensors afterwards.

Has anyone had issues or has heard of people having issues?

Sponsored

 

[Norris McCarty]

First I've heard of any issues. My dealer installs them on 99% of the 4X4 F150s they sell.

 

[Mike88]

First I've heard of any issues. My dealer installs them on 99% of the 4X4 F150s they sell.

Awesome. Thanks for the input. Kinda what I figured but didn't know!

 

[Papaw2018]

Is this still a problem (2” ReadyLift leveling kit) for 2021/2022 F150’s??

 

[Heavishot]

I have Ready Lift 2” and no problems with Blue Cruise or any other sensors.

 

[Jloyd98]

My lane keeping worked very well when my truck was stock, and I used it all the time. Since I added the 2.5' Motofab kit, my truck continuously steers side to side like its hunting for the lines, and never really settles. I rarely ever use it anymore. I know thousands of people have had no issue with lifts and levels, so maybe its just isolated bad luck. I need to make an appointment for about a dozen issues and recalls that I've been putting off for months. I may see if they can check the calibration.

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

My lane keeping worked very well when my truck was stock, and I used it all the time. Since I added the 2.5' Motofab kit, my truck continuously steers side to side like its hunting for the lines, and never really settles. I rarely ever use it anymore. I know thousands of people have had no issue with lifts and levels, so maybe its just isolated bad luck. I need to make an appointment for about a dozen issues and recalls that I've been putting off for months. I may see if they can check the calibration.

Have you adjusted the wheel well height for the IPMA in forscan?

 

[Papaw2018]

I have Ready Lift 2” and no problems with Blue Cruise or any other sensors.

Thanks for the info

 

[Mash150]

My dealer uses rough country in the front and blocks in the rear at the same time. Otherwise they said cameras etc. would give problems, same rake but a little less noticeable at the front. Otherwise, the won’t do a straight level

 

[Papaw2018]

My dealer uses rough country in the front and blocks in the rear at the same time. Otherwise they said cameras etc. would give problems, same rake but a little less noticeable at the front. Otherwise, the won’t do a straight level

Maybe that’s why ReadyLift mentions on their site that for a “FX4” vehicle you should use a 1.5” spacer ( not 2”) to give a little rake and not to create issues—
it’s concerning and confusing.

 

[hotrodmex]

So If the system couldn't work when leveled, does that mean it wouldn't work with a loaded bed? Or when the road drops or rises in front of you? I have to think Ford made it so the system can tolerate off-angles, like you get in normal operation of a truck.

When I used the system driving back to CA, I was super impressed how it handled the dynamic curves in Glenwood Canyon on the 70. Dips and crest over "tight" corners didn't give it any problems.

This is more about there being a fundamental/universal problem with the system, vs people having individual issues.

 

[Zengineer]

Even if it's hit and miss I suspect the dealer just doesn't want to fool with it. They have enough problems they can't figure out.

I admit to pulling the blocks from the rear of my truck but it still has 2" rake. Much over 1000 lbs in the bed takes it to level. I can't imagine being level or close to it empty. I would think even a full load of passengers and much of anything at all in the bed or on the hitch has the nose pointing at the sky.

 

[Jloyd98]

Have you adjusted the wheel well height for the IPMA in forscan?

I have not. Thanks for the advice.

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

I have not. Thanks for the advice.

It's actually called wheel arch height. There is a selection for the right and left side. It's the measurement from the ground to the bottom of the fender arch taken vertically through the center of the wheel.

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

It's actually called wheel arch height. There is a selection for the right and left side. It's the measurement from the ground to the bottom of the fender arch taken vertically through the center of the wheel.

Oh....one more thing. The measurement is in mm.

Sponsored