FX4 option on 14th Gen...?

[JJSnell]

So I have a 2015 Plat that came with the FX4 package. It has somre pretty nice protection under the truck. My new 2022 also came with the FX4 package, it has a flimsy cardboard plate underneath. What else is part of the FX4 package? Better shocks or suspension? Definitely not a lift or better tires... What really makes it an offroad upgrade? So what is the $1005 FX4 addon? Kinda blows me away the MCS delete was a +$300 credit, but the FX4 cardboard cost -$1000??
JJSnell

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[JExpedition07]

Likely includes the locking rear axle which was a $420 stand-alone option for my STX, so there is almost half.

 

[93dpscoupe]

From the 2023 Order Guide:

FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE (55A)
Availability:
• Opt. on XL Mid and High, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch® and Platinum (4x4 only)
Not available with:
• 3.3L V6 PFDI engine (99B)
Requires:
• 4x4
Includes:
• 3.31 Electronic-locking rear-axle with 5.0L V8 engine (995) or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine
(998) (axle is changed to 3.73 Electronic-locking differential if ordered with Heavy-Duty
Payload Pkg. (627))
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® (99P) (axle is changed to 3.73
Electronic-locking differential if ordered with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® Payload Pkg. (622))
• 4x4 "FX4 Off-Road" bodyside decal
• Floor Liner – Tray Style (less Carpeted Matching Floor Mats (47W) – included only when
carpet (168) is present with XL, XLT and Lariat
• Floor Liner – Tray Style (47R) – inlcuded with King Ranch® and Platinum
• Hill Descent Control™
• Off-Road tuned front shock absorbers
• Monotube Rear Shocks
•Rock Crawl Mode
• Skid plates: fuel tank, transfer case and front differential
Optional Equipment:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle (requires 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine (998))
• 3.73 Electronic-locking rear-axle (requires 5.0L V8 engine (995) or 2.7L V6 EcoBoost®
engine (99P))
• LT265/70R17C BSW all-terrain tires (A/T) (T7C) – Fleet only
• LT265/70R18C BSW A/T (T8C) (XLT w/86B XLT Chrome Appearance Pkg. or 862 XLT
Sport Appearance Pkg.)

 

[JJSnell]

From the 2023 Order Guide:

FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE (55A)
Availability:
• Opt. on XL Mid and High, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch® and Platinum (4x4 only)
Not available with:
• 3.3L V6 PFDI engine (99B)
Requires:
• 4x4
Includes:
• 3.31 Electronic-locking rear-axle with 5.0L V8 engine (995) or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine
(998) (axle is changed to 3.73 Electronic-locking differential if ordered with Heavy-Duty
Payload Pkg. (627))
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® (99P) (axle is changed to 3.73
Electronic-locking differential if ordered with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® Payload Pkg. (622))
• 4x4 "FX4 Off-Road" bodyside decal
• Floor Liner – Tray Style (less Carpeted Matching Floor Mats (47W) – included only when
carpet (168) is present with XL, XLT and Lariat
• Floor Liner – Tray Style (47R) – inlcuded with King Ranch® and Platinum
• Hill Descent Control™
• Off-Road tuned front shock absorbers
• Monotube Rear Shocks
•Rock Crawl Mode
• Skid plates: fuel tank, transfer case and front differential
Optional Equipment:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle (requires 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine (998))
• 3.73 Electronic-locking rear-axle (requires 5.0L V8 engine (995) or 2.7L V6 EcoBoost®
engine (99P))
• LT265/70R17C BSW all-terrain tires (A/T) (T7C) – Fleet only
• LT265/70R18C BSW A/T (T8C) (XLT w/86B XLT Chrome Appearance Pkg. or 862 XLT
Sport Appearance Pkg.)

@JExpedition07

Ok that makes a little more sense. I always thought the rearend could be a la carte selected with FX4 just requiring the locking... and yes on my sticker I am not charged for the Locking 3.73.
The better shocks also makes sense but was told by a guy the shocks were the same as all others in its class... Thanks guys for clarifying.
JJSnell

 

[B-real]

@JExpedition07

Ok that makes a little more sense. I always thought the rearend could be a la carte selected with FX4 just requiring the locking... and yes on my sticker I am not charged for the Locking 3.73.
The better shocks also makes sense but was told by a guy the shocks were the same as all others in its class... Thanks guys for clarifying.
JJSnell

Ford claims the FX4 and Tremor shocks are "better", but IMO and from what others have stated, it seems that they are really the same as the stock ones (Tremor ones might be longer). The other upgrades you get with the FX4 pkg like locking rear and lower gears, hill decent, Rock Crawl mode, fuel tank skid (if you can call that plastic thing a skid plate) and the all weather floor mats make the upgrade cost worth it IMO.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Ford claims the FX4 and Tremor shocks are "better"

At sucking..

 

[JJSnell]

Ford claims the FX4 and Tremor shocks are "better", but IMO and from what others have stated, it seems that they are really the same as the stock ones (Tremor ones might be longer). The other upgrades you get with the FX4 pkg like locking rear and lower gears, hill decent, Rock Crawl mode, fuel tank skid (if you can call that plastic thing a skid plate) and the all weather floor mats make the upgrade cost worth it IMO.

Thanks. My truck came with it as did my previous 2015, but if I were to order a truck I wouldnt order that package I dont think. We have a very short dirt road to our lake place but I literally never go off road, I tow twice a year and never rock crawl, LOL.... and I usually buy Weathertech mats for the family, (We live in Pac NW and get alot of snow on our shoes)
JJSnell

 

[HammaMan]

FX4 options depend on trim. The powerboost for instance gets the least amount of benefits from a lot of the packages as it already comes with the hitch and 3.73s in 4WD. You can add hill descent button and option w/ forscan. That leaves the rubber mat upgrade and a pathetic skid plate for $1k.

 

[JExpedition07]

I think it is worth it if you go off the beaten path hunting etc, for me I just wanted the locking axle so I didn’t really look at the FX4 trucks that were on the lot. I deal with deep Buffalo NY snow, launching my boat at the ramp, and occasionally off roading at the cabin but they are just seasonal mud roads. I decided I didn’t need the skid plates but the locker was a requirement for me. If you don’t see severe off roading I’d just order the locker a la carte and call it a day. The oil changes were a pain in the butt with the older FX4 too, not sure if the skid plate still sits in the way, I’m sure someone can chime in on that.

 

[JJSnell]

I think it is worth it if you go off the beaten path hunting etc, for me I just wanted the locking axle so I didn’t really look at the FX4 trucks that were on the lot. I deal with deep Buffalo NY snow, launching my boat at the ramp, and occasionally off roading at the cabin but they are just seasonal mud roads. I decided I didn’t need the skid plates but the locker was a requirement for me. If you don’t see severe off roading I’d just order the locker a la carte and call it a day. The oil changes were a pain in the butt with the older FX4 too, not sure if the skid plate still sits in the way, I’m sure someone can chime in on that.

Im with ya... boat to the lake in the spring, home in the fall... also the jetskis but they are nothing to tow.
Even with Locking Diff, I dont really use that... just 4A. Of course we are no where close to Buffalo snow so I can see the need over there.
JJSnell

 

[B-real]

The oil changes were a pain in the butt with the older FX4 too, not sure if the skid plate still sits in the way, I’m sure someone can chime in on that.

Thats what the Fumoto oil drain valve is for (or on the older 3.5 with the stupid composite pan and the plastic yellow drain plug - the Ronin drain plug)

 

[Aron]

FX4 options depend on trim. The powerboost for instance gets the least amount of benefits from a lot of the packages as it already comes with the hitch and 3.73s in 4WD. You can add hill descent button and option w/ forscan. That leaves the rubber mat upgrade and a pathetic skid plate for $1k.

Don’t forget that you get the cool stickers! ?

 

[JJSnell]

Don’t forget that you get the cool stickers! ?

I honestly think that's half of it for some people.
My 2015 I pulled the FX4 stickers off. Prefer a cleaner look to the truck.

 

[Dietz5285]

Don’t forget that you get the cool stickers! ?

The stickers would be off before I left the dealers lot.


Gary

 

[JJSnell]

Here is my '15, havent done to my 22 yet.

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