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F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer

TurboCommuter28Community StarterSep 15, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDMV / Maryland

2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 37,000 miles. Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue percentage, hitch setup and tire pressures. What order would you troubleshoot? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread. Ambient temp was about 72°F when I noticed it.

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QuattroSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 17, 2025permalink

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ford F-150 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

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