2017 Exp. EL Limited-Ride problems

[David Edwards]

Thanks in advance for the advice. Bought my wife a 2017 Expedition EL with the XLT trim about a year ago. It was a year old, had been an Enterprise fleet vehicle so it had a lot of miles, (therefore I was able to get a really good deal). The drive and ride was great, handled better than any expedition we had before (we had 4 over the last 10 years). Problem was, since it was an XLT it didnt have many of the things she wanted and was used to having with the others (leather seats, heated seats, sunroof, remote start, etc.). So for Christmas I went to the dealership, found a 2017 EL Limited that was the same color and had almost the exact same mileage as the XLT she already had, the Limited was in beautiful shape and had new michelins on it, but most important had all of the bells and whistles she wanted. Now I'm hoping I can get some good information from the years of experience and knowledge this forum has.
PROBLEM: After driving the XLT she had for almost a year, then going into the Limited we got a big surprise, the ride wasn't as good and there is a rebound anytime you are driving at speed and hit a bump.We were driving last night 55 MPH on the highway, hit a bump on the right side( looked like maybe a buckle in the asphalt) and the rebound was so bad it almost moved me into the other lane. I know this isn't normal. Just wondering if this could be a bad strut or maybe something else. I know that this Limited should ride and drive at least as good as the XLT if everything was right. I appreciate the help.

 

[JExpedition07]

What size rims on XLT vs the Limited? Any weird sloshing effect where the truck keeps bouncing?

 

[David Edwards]

The XLT has 17" stock rims and the Limited has 20" stock rims. Thanks

 

[LokiWolf]

Tire pressure in the 20’s set way too high would be my guess? Or a bad strut.


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[JExpedition07]

I’d look at all your strut and coil assemblies. Check for any signs of leaking fluid etc....The XLT will ride slightly better no matter what with the smaller wheels with more sidewall to the tire. But you shouldn’t be lame jumping like an F-350.

 

[chuck s]

17" wheels? Maybe a fleet size?

My '17 XLT has 18" (and just about all the features your Enterprise was missing) but no matter, the 20" "bling" wheels and 55-series tires will have much lower profile tires with less shock absorbancy than the 70-series 17" tires to cushion the ride. Maybe as much as an inch of cushioning.

-- Chuck

 

[mossback]

My 2017 EL Limited also came with 18" wheels as stock.

 

[star-art]

2015-17 XLT trucks have 18-inch wheels standard. Bigger wheels typically make it easier to feel all the little bumps in the road. The smoothest ride can be found in trucks with CCD suspension set to "Comfort."

When I was looking for my current truck, I test drove a '13 EL Limited with 20-inch wheels, Pirelli 275/55 R20 tires (didn't get the exact model of tire) and rear load-leveling suspension. I was shocked that it rode almost as nice as later model trucks with CCD suspension.

 

[JExpedition07]

I believe standard length XLTs had 17” standard and EL models had 18”. The 17” wheels were likely available for fleet and SSV vehicles even if EL however.

 

[LokiWolf]

Yeah, Our 17 EL Limited came with 20’s. No issues. No on a 3/2 lift with the stock wheels and bigger tire, about 34.

Tire pressure is important.

Regardless, Stock 20’s should not do what the OP said, unless pressure is way up, or strut has issues.


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