2025 F150 Lariat can not be leveled

[ksdon]

Just an update, especially for anyone in Kansas who may be thinking about this.

When yet another dealer told me to check Mel Hamilton in Wichita, I called them again and asked a lot more questions. They transfered me around and I spoke to 4 people there. Finally connected to a person who said sure they can do this...!!!! Hooray!! Also spoke to the performance parts people there and they confirmed that their shop would do it.

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[AlexGates]

I have Bilstein on mine, I only went up 1" in the front, no issues.

 

[24RMG]

I have a 2025 Lariat with FX4 and did 2” ReadyLift puck. No problems.

 

[ksdon]

That is very encouraging!!
Did they have to do any adjustment on the Adaptive Cruise control radar?
I ask about this because the Ford Performance PDF Instruction pages for Strut/Coilover Lift shows doing this together with a front end alignment.

 

[24RMG]

No adjustments. Everything works

 

[ksdon]

Thank you!

 

[Aonarch]

I am lifted probably 2.5" front and 1" rear, no issues at all even with Blue Cruise.

 

[ksdon]

Thank you! That seems to be the consensus of those who actually have a level.
The dealers who do not even try to do them....I don't know!!

 

[henryrob]

My deal told me that they can not put the Ford Performance level my truck due to all the stock electronics on the Lariat. This includes Dynamic Bending headlights, LaneKeeping, 360 Cameras, Blue Cruise and what ever else is in the Lariat package 501A. They said I need to go to Mel Hamilton in Wichita Ks as they are a Ford Racing Performance Dealer.

OK......Wichita is 2 hours away so I called. Mel said NOPE they will not do it because they have no way to clear all the codes that the Level creates. I said it is a Ford Product. They said yes it is and they have no way to clear all the codes it will throw due to the the high tech systems.

I know some on this forum have done a 2025 Lariat 2 inch level. How did you get it done and what happened to all the codes that Mel Hamilton said would occur? Where did you get your level installed if your does not have all these issues?

I am willing to live without a level buy would prefer to get one done. So any suggestions?

I installed a 3" lift on my 24, no issues it might be a dealer

 

[deputydog2003]

I had the dealer put a leveling lift on the front of my 2025 Lariat. No problem whatsoever. Headlights are at the appropriate level and the Blue Cruise works just fine. I don’t know what your dealer is talking about.

 

[F-150_Fan]

Ford even sells their own lift kit they developed with Bilstein - and they warranty it. I looked on the website and it says it should fit your truck. Not sure what your dealer was thinking:

F-150 Ford Performance Off-Road Suspension
SKU: M18000F15BA

Ford Performance Parts & Bilstein partner to create a versatile upgrade to take your F-150 to the next level of performance. These proprietary kits are uniquely tuned and tested by Ford Performance Parts Engineering to optimize ride both Off and On Road.

• Fits: 2021-2026 F-150 4X4 Models
• Does not fit 4x2 drivetrain, F-150 Tremor, 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid, 3.0L Diesel, and Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
• Does not fit vehicles with Dynamic Suspension.
• Does not fit F-150 Raptor & F-150 Lightning

• Direct bolt in replacement suspension package, improving both ride quality and stance of vehicle

• Comes with Ford Performance 3yr/36,000 mile warranty from new vehicle in-service when installed by a Ford Dealer or ASE/Red Seal certified technician

• Lifts front end 2" for level ride height front-rear

• Full 60mm digressive piston in a massive 2.65" mono-tube Ford Performance tuned coilover package

• Remote rear reservoirs house independent dividing pistons to separate nitrogen chambers, optimizing suspension travel

• Each shock features a unique "Tuned by Ford Performance" decal placed over steel damper

 

[DavidDale]

Ford even sells their own lift kit they developed with Bilstein - and they warranty it. I looked on the website and it says it should fit your truck. Not sure what your dealer was thinking:

F-150 Ford Performance Off-Road Suspension
SKU: M18000F15BA

Ford Performance Parts & Bilstein partner to create a versatile upgrade to take your F-150 to the next level of performance. These proprietary kits are uniquely tuned and tested by Ford Performance Parts Engineering to optimize ride both Off and On Road.

• Fits: 2021-2026 F-150 4X4 Models
• Does not fit 4x2 drivetrain, F-150 Tremor, 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid, 3.0L Diesel, and Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
• Does not fit vehicles with Dynamic Suspension.
• Does not fit F-150 Raptor & F-150 Lightning

• Direct bolt in replacement suspension package, improving both ride quality and stance of vehicle

• Comes with Ford Performance 3yr/36,000 mile warranty from new vehicle in-service when installed by a Ford Dealer or ASE/Red Seal certified technician

• Lifts front end 2" for level ride height front-rear

• Full 60mm digressive piston in a massive 2.65" mono-tube Ford Performance tuned coilover package

• Remote rear reservoirs house independent dividing pistons to separate nitrogen chambers, optimizing suspension travel

• Each shock features a unique "Tuned by Ford Performance" decal placed over steel damper

Had dealer install this product on my 25 KR 3.5L Ecoboost -they made all necessary adjustments, I got warranty and much better ride quality. But… then needed bags and compressor to insure level ride while towing - enjoyed/ing all of it!
Keep asking (I had to) and you’ll find the right dealer/service department.

 

[MarkY]

Had dealer install this product on my 25 KR 3.5L Ecoboost -they made all necessary adjustments, I got warranty and much better ride quality. But… then needed bags and compressor to insure level ride while towing - enjoyed/ing all of it!
Keep asking (I had to) and you’ll find the right dealer/service department.

What did the dealer charge for this?

 

[DavidDale]

What did the dealer charge for this?

Total for rear shock/front coil over/

What did the dealer charge for this?

Total for rear shocks/front coilovers/installation and calibration was just over 3 grand - done in a day. Service advisor was clueless until he queried the shop staff.

 

[MarkY]

Total for rear shocks/front coilovers/installation and calibration was just over 3 grand - done in a day.

Did you get a perfect level and do you have a Powerboost? All the goodies still working like Bluecruise, adaptive headlights, etc?

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