2024 F150 King Ranch with CCD/BC Leveling Kit

[bayslick23]

Does anyone know the proper way to physically turn the front shocks after you install leveling kit so the CCD sensor is facing the correct way. The shocks will not turn currently and its starting to irritate me on this new beautiful truck that ive already bought leveling kit and tires for......

Thanks in Advance,

Chris

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[AHenry014]

Click the pdf instructions on this page. It talks about needing to compress the spring to rotate the shock the correct orientation.
https://www.readylift.com/2-0-leveling-kit-ford-f-150-2021-2024.html

 

[bayslick23]

Click the pdf instructions on this page. It talks about needing to compress the spring to rotate the shock the correct orientation.
https://www.readylift.com/2-0-leveling-kit-ford-f-150-2021-2024.html

much appreciated, i guess the shocks will hopefully spin, only one way to find out lol pics soon to come hopefully

 

[fatBatman]

If you have (I know you do) and use or ever plan to use or ever want the next owner to use Blue Cruise, you can't level it....

...unless there's an update to realign the sensors and since it's so new, I doubt there is.

 

[bayslick23]

If you have (I know you do) and use or ever plan to use or ever want the next owner to use Blue Cruise, you can't level it....

...unless there's an update to realign the sensors and since it's so new, I doubt there is.

actually that is incorrect, i currently have a 23 platinum with BC leveled with 35" Nitto Trail M/T and use it every single day for the past year and a half, the shocks on the new truck are just slightly different because of the CCD

 

[bayslick23]

actually that is incorrect, i currently have a 23 platinum with BC and use it every single day for the past year and a half, the shocks on the new truck are just slightly different because of the CCD

this is my current 2023 Platinum

 

[fatBatman]

actually that is incorrect, i currently have a 23 platinum with BC and use it every single day for the past year and a half, the shocks on the new truck are just slightly different because of the CCD

Your 2023 Platinum has BlueCruise Version 1.0. Your 2024 King Ranch has BlueCruise Version 1.2. There is a difference.

 

[fatBatman]

actually that is incorrect, i currently have a 23 platinum with BC leveled with 35" Nitto Trail M/T and use it every single day for the past year and a half, the shocks on the new truck are just slightly different because of the CCD

The real difference between BlueCruise 1.0 and 1.2 isn't really small.

https://insideevs.com/reviews/664319/ford-bluecruise-driving-review/

Lane Change Assist
In addition to improving the existing system, BlueCruise 1.2 adds three new features. The first, and most noticeable, is Lane Change Assist.

Lane Change Assist allows the vehicle to execute a lane change on its own while driving in hands-free mode. As long as it's safe to do so, the driver simply needs to use the turn signal to let the system know what lane they want to enter, and BlueCruise will do the rest.

We found Lane Change Assist to work extremely well. The lane changes were smooth and mimicked how a human would execute a lane change. If the system detects that there isn't enough room to safely execute the lane change it will cancel the request and display not possible after about ten seconds.

We also liked how BlueCruise accelerated into the new lane, as a human often would. Not all the systems we've tested that offer lane changing seemed to have that dialed in as properly as BlueCruise does. The system will also suggest a lane change when the vehicle in front of you is moving slower than your set speed in and if the traffic in neighboring lanes is moving faster. It's only a suggestion though, and will not make an automatic lane change on its own as GM's Super Cruise can.

Predictive Speed Assist
Another new addition to BlueCruise 1.2 is Predictive Speed Assist. With predictive speed assist, BlueCruise will adjust the speed downward if it detects the curve in the road is too sharp for the speed the vehicle is currently traveling at.

This feature will most likely be the least used of the new additions to BlueCruise, but can make for a safer hands-free driving experience at highway speeds. We've noticed with BlueCruise 1.0 that the system will often notify the driver they need to engage the steering wheel when traveling on highways and a curve in the road is approaching.

Predictive speed assist knows when the vehicle is approaching a curve, because it has the mapping information, and will decide if it can continue in hands-free mode at the same speed, or if it needs to slow down a little until the curve is completed.

Ford BlueCruise 1.2 introduces three new features
In-Lane Repositioning
The third new feature in BlueCruise 1.2 is In-Lane Repositioning. In-lane repositioning will automatically scoot the vehicle over to the other side of the lane when it detects another vehicle approaching too close for comfort next to you. You remain in your lane, but instead of the usual lane centering, the vehicle slides over to allow a few more feet of space between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you that's encroaching on your lane.

We were quite surprised at how well this worked, and how often the system employs in-lane repositioning. It didn't just do it for large vehicles, like tractor-trailers, it also executed the maneuver when a passenger vehicle wandered a little too close you the lane we were driving in.

Verdict
BlueCruise 1.2 improves upon an already very good driver assist system which was recently rated the best ADAS by Consumer Reports. In-lane wandering, our biggest complaint with BlueCruise 1.0, seems to have been nearly eliminated with BlueCruise 1.2, and the addition of the three new features, particularly lane change assist, makes the system even better.

 

[HammaMan]

Your 2023 Platinum has BlueCruise Version 1.0. Your 2024 King Ranch has BlueCruise Version 1.2. There is a difference.

Quite a few are running BC 1.4. I've got it in 2 vehicles. Anyone with an updated IPMA is running the software, just need to flip a few bits to enable the features.

 

[bayslick23]

i understand that there are changes, but that wasn't what you said, you said BC cant be used with a leveling kit, which i in turn responded that you can because i currently do have BC on my 23 Platty.

 

[Hawk1776]

i understand that there are changes, but that wasn't what you said, you said BC cant be used with a leveling kit, which i in turn responded that you can because i currently do have BC on my 23 Platty.

Any luck leveling and everything still working?
I've never leveled my trucks but want to.
I'm still waiting on my Platinum to show up at the dealership.

 

[ashtondm]

Hello all,

Is there an true answer to this issue? I have a XLT Powerboost 4X4. I contacted Ford Performance and they recommended a whole new shock setup. when I looked into states it doesn't work with Poweerboost. I have yet to find a Coilover that works with CCD. Are there any Coilover's that work or Pucks actually work with the CCD/BC? If so can someone post what they used and pictures of a 24 XLT Powerboost leveled.

Thanks in advance for any assistance with this inquiry.

 

[MasterTech_Blake]

Does anyone know the proper way to physically turn the front shocks after you install leveling kit so the CCD sensor is facing the correct way. The shocks will not turn currently and its starting to irritate me on this new beautiful truck that ive already bought leveling kit and tires for......

Thanks in Advance,

Chris

There is a simple solution to accommodate the CCD System when installing a level kit the newer F-150's. It requires a bit more labor and a coil spring tensioner. but all that would have to be done is you mark and rotate the top hat 180 Degrees before installing the lift adapter plate (that will in turn rotate the strut assembly another 180 degrees). Thus, leaving the new strut assembly in the same orientation you started with.

 

[Will_NY]

Just remove the CCD shocks and replace them with Aftermarket - Pucks are not the way to go on the CCD.

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