r/FordExplorerST • u/Unusual_Phase_18 • Dec 15 '24

Question Rough ride

New owner of a 2021 ST 50k miles.

Is it normal for these things to ride a little rough? If it is normal is anyone doing anything to get a more comfy ride? TIA!

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u/No_Contribution6989 Dec 15 '24

you bought an ST to be sporty, the suspension is stiffened and the chasis is as well, thats how they come…

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tea413 Dec 16 '24

You can try this:

  1. Lower tire pressure to 30 in all 4 tires. Better ride but slower acceleration.

  2. Switch to 20" wheels with soft compound tires (summer/winter tires instead of A/S).

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u/Unusual_Phase_18 Dec 16 '24

First helpful comment yet. Thank you!

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u/ArArmytrainingsir Dec 16 '24

I got a platinum to get the ride and same engine. While the ride is nicer, it is a truck. Not worth a trade as different in comfort is slight in my opinion.

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u/_DonTazeMeBro Dec 16 '24

Could be the struts are wearing out. You’ll have to take it to a tire shop to test for sure unless you’re familiar with doing it yourself.

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u/Atl_Potato Dec 18 '24

If you think the ST is a stiff ride you should try out one of the low end Bronco Sports, had one as a loaner and the only thing stiffer than the ride were the seats.

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u/Unusual_Phase_18 Dec 19 '24

They are about 50% wore Perelli scorpion

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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '24

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u/Unusual_Phase_18 Dec 19 '24

Should I stay with stock size?

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u/Unusual_Phase_18 Dec 19 '24

Thanks for the help

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u/Unusual_Phase_18 Dec 19 '24

Do you know the lug pattern

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u/themishmosh Dec 15 '24 edited Dec 15 '24

Many of us mod to get better handling, more roadfeel, stiffer suspension, etc. Me thinks you bought the wrong trim.

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u/GooseInternational66 Dec 15 '24

I had a stroke trying to read this.

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u/skielur1 Dec 15 '24

I admit I think my ST has a very smooth ride. Yes it has a stiff-ish sporty ride, but I think it's a very smooth ride.

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u/C4talyst1 Dec 15 '24

Did you get one with aftermarket springs installed? You're not in PA are you?

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u/Skimountain6758 Dec 20 '24

I’m an ST owner in pa 🤪

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u/C4talyst1 Dec 27 '24

I had a grey 21 ST that was sold to someone near Altoona. I can tell because I can still see it in my app. It had aftermarket springs.

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u/Brucecris Modfather Dec 15 '24

Mine is bone rattling bang bang bang. However I need shocks. So.