Can't deal with the bouncy ride anymore after two weeks with the Mach-E. What do I do?

[Cnote]

Yeah, not sure why people are focusing on springs.

Bounciness (or lack there of) is a factor of the shocks. For example: magnaride.

My parents had a Jeep Grand Cherokee they towed behind their RV. Shocks had like 200,000 miles on them.

Totally shot. If you went over a speed bump, it would bounce like 5x.

Spent $100 on new shocks and bounciness was instantly fixed.

All springs would bounce without shocks. The GT springs are stiffer so the bounce would be less, but again, the shocks are likely to blame for what people are describing.

That's not really the kind of bounce we are talking about. The car doesn't keep bouncing after you hit the bump like worn out shocks do, it just doesn't really absorb the bumps much at all. It behaves more like a lowered truck or car that has bottomed out but with just enough give (probably the tires helping) to not rattle you over the bump.

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[Mach1E]

That's not really the kind of bounce we are talking about. The car doesn't keep bouncing after you hit the bump like worn out shocks do, it just doesn't really absorb the bumps much at all. It behaves more like a lowered truck or car that has bottomed out but with just enough give (probably the tires helping) to not rattle you over the bump.

Your description doesn’t sound like bounciness, it sounds like a suspension that’s too stiff (like a lowered car).

If that’s the case, stiffer springs (like the GT) would make it worse.

But regardless of the description, if the magnaride shocks fix it………. The shocks are the problem and the solution.

 

[BMT1071]

Ok, smartass...... JK. The wheels and tires had nothing to do with the bounce. I recently changed out the tires on my wheels from the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (255/45/20, 295/40/20) to the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus (245/45/20, 275/40/20) and there was no difference. In between doing this, I put the OEM wheels/tires back on for a few days, again no difference. So I can rule out this having any effect on bounce.

It's all the bass you're dropping that makes the difference. ??

 

[physib]

if the magnaride shocks fix it………. The shocks are the problem and the solution.

Do we have enough people who have tried both to comment on this?

 

[Crilly]

Mine took about 1000 miles to break in the shocks.

 

[BMT1071]

I wonder if the extra weight from the larger pack and front motor may make the vehicle less bouncy? When I've had three large adults and a dog and plenty of luggage in the car, I haven't noticed ride quality issues. When I'm driving by myself, it is not so great.

Mine is also the RWD SR setup.

This is an interesting illustration of how subjective ride quality can be. My car and Jonathan's are twins, aside from interior color. We likely even drive some of the same roads. I am very satisfied with my car's ride quality. ??

 

[macchiaz-o]

This is an interesting illustration of how subjective ride quality can be. My car and Jonathan's are twins, aside from interior color. We likely even drive some of the same roads. I am very satisfied with my car's ride quality. ??

Mike's been stalking me on my Tour de Subway. ?

Mach-E is both the quietist and bounciest car I've driven, aside from maybe U-Haul truck rentals and 12/15 passenger van* rentals (and neither were quieter than Mach-E).

* for Arizona Treasure Hunt of course

 

[Cnote]

Your description doesn’t sound like bounciness, it sounds like a suspension that’s too stiff (like a lowered car).

If that’s the case, stiffer springs (like the GT) would make it worse.

But regardless of the description, if the magnaride shocks fix it………. The shocks are the problem and the solution.

Pretty sure I can't upgrade to magnaride since they are integrated with the car's systems.

 

[Cnote]

Mine took about 1000 miles to break in the shocks.

I have over 1000 miles.

 

[Mach1E]

Pretty sure I can't upgrade to magnaride since they are integrated with the car's systems.

Correct, but you can replace the shocks.

I’m not suggesting people try to get mag ride. Just pointing out that people swapping springs may be chasing the wrong thing.

 

[Cnote]

Mike's been stalking me on my Tour de Subway. ?

Mach-E is both the quietist and bounciest car I've driven, aside from maybe U-Haul truck rentals and 12/15 passenger van* rentals (and neither were quieter than Mach-E).

* for Arizona Treasure Hunt of course

This exactly! It's so quiet but so bouncy lol. I have been comparing it to every vehicle I've owned or ridden in and it's one of the worst. I prefer my much noisier and harsher riding Vette by far because at least it does absorb some bumps and the ride isn't as punishing. Hearing my passengers, folks on these forums, some reviewers, and even the service department at dealerships mentioning the ride makes me feel a little better that I'm not super sensitive or that something is wrong with my specific vehicle.

 

[Cnote]

Correct, but you can replace the shocks.

I’m not suggesting people try to get mag ride. Just pointing out that people swapping springs may be chasing the wrong thing.

I'm well aware, but this was something that was cheap and easy to try vs replacing the shocks (and it worked for someone else). With very limited options available I gave it a try. I still have the original springs but unless there are some aftermarket shocks finally available I'm not going to swap out for any more oem parts since aside from magnaride they will all still be bouncy to me.

 

[DevSecOps]

Mine took about 1000 miles to break in the shocks.

I'm not sure that's a thing... I'm gonna venture that the shocks broke you in...

@Cnote if you were near me I would take you for a spin to see if you felt the same in mine. I would try to find someone who has a Mach-E or even go to the dealer and take a test drive in a different one. I know that's been suggested, but it's just process of elimination at that point. If another one rides the same, then it's just the car.

I grew up with my dad owning a number of Porches, Ferrari's and the like. I don't think the MME is anywhere near as harsh as some of those cars. To me, Mercedes make me sea-sick and so do many other cars that ride like a boat. So I guess it's all subjective.

But before you go spending money, do some processes of elimination to determine first if it's just your car, or just you. I have a thread about rattles in the GT models and I went to the dealer and they let me inspect under the frunk for differences between the GT and Non in an attempt to eliminate possibilities.

 

[Cnote]

I'm not sure that's a thing... I'm gonna venture that the shocks broke you in...

@Cnote if you were near me I would take you for a spin to see if you felt the same in mine. I would try to find someone who has a Mach-E or even go to the dealer and take a test drive in a different one. I know that's been suggested, but it's just process of elimination at that point. If another one rides the same, then it's just the car.

I grew up with my dad owning a number of Porches, Ferrari's and the like. I don't think the MME is anywhere near as harsh as some of those cars.

I haven't ridden in other Mach Es but I'd love to see if there is a difference with the PE magnaride. I have had more than one dealership look at my suspension and compare it to other Mach Es on their lots and say that the Mach Es are stiffer than their ice Mustangs and that there was nothing they could do (at least not now). Even the independent repair shop commented on how stiff it rides.

Also depending on how old you are I would expect older sports cars to be way more harsh. I'm comparing it to modern vehicles and it's stiffer than my sports car.

Based on this thread and other's opinions it's not just me.

 

[DevSecOps]

Also depending on how old you are I would expect older sports cars to be way more harsh. I'm comparing it to modern vehicles and it's stiffer than my sports car.

Based on this thread and other's opinions it's not just me.

I'm in my 30's and I just drove my dad's Porsche 911 Turbo S a month ago and that thing throws you all over the place. But you're right it could be that my Magna isn't as harsh, I don't know because I've never driven one without.

I know there's a lot of people complaining about it, I just wonder how subjective it is or if it's truly an issue with certain ones or across the board. I've had issues, as I mentioned, with rattling and trying to get a consensus, people to test theories and help is sometimes difficult, but there have been some amazing forum members who have gone above and beyond. My brain always goes to finding the similarities and processes of elimination.

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