2022 vs. 2024 Ride Quality

[DennisD]

I own a 2022 Premium AWD with extended range battery that is in the shop and it has around 12k miles on the odometer. The loaner that they gave me is a 2024 Select AWD with extended range battery as well with 1,300 miles. When driving it down the Freeway, the 2024 seems to have a much better ride with limited to no bounce in comparison to my 2022. Seems like I am driving a totally different brand of car?

To my knowledge, the Select MME does not come with MagneRide but that was the first thing I checked after driving it to see if that is what made the ride much better. Did they improve the suspension that much on a 24 in comparison to a 22?

Anyone else experience this?

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[Mach-Lee]

Yes, shocks were updated in late 2022 builds to reduce bounce. They just made another larger revision for the 2025 models.

 

[DennisD]

Yes, shocks were updated in late 2022 builds to reduce bounce. They just made another larger revision for the 2025 models.

Any idea of the cost to upgrade to these shocks? I would assume it would be just two rear shocks to replace?

Would it be better to get Ford OEM shocks or aftermarket ones?

 

[Snakebitten]

It would be great news if just swapping in 2024 shocks made a substantial ride improvement.

For many, that seems to be the only meaningful gripe. If that's resolved, what a great option to come available.

 

[DennisD]

It would be great news if just swapping in 2024 shocks made a substantial ride improvement.

For many, that seems to be the only meaningful gripe. If that's resolved, what a great option to come available.

Like I said, it seemed like a totally different car and it brought my "smile" back. I am going to call the Dealership to see what it would cost to swap them out for the 24 or 25's shock. If it is $500 or under, I am going to pull the trigger. I am telling you, I would have sworn that I was driving a car with MagneRide.

 

[Snakebitten]

I imagine labor rates at dealerships will kill that budget.

I'd want to know the parts price and then either install myself, or shop around for independent shop labor.

Ford, GM, Ram....... The shop rates are approaching white lab coat rates. ??

 

[Wallie]

Different rear shocks should remove some of the bouncing.

 

[Elmst-e]

Yes, shocks were updated in late 2022 builds to reduce bounce. They just made another larger revision for the 2025 models.

We purchased our premium awd er in November ’22. Our only problem is the rather harsh ride. Does your comment suggest changing rear shocks would improve the ride. It is certainly something I would consider if it was that much of an improvement. Would appreciate your opinion on this.

 

[DennisD]

We purchased our premium awd er in November ’22. Our only problem is the rather harsh ride. Does your comment suggest changing rear shocks would improve the ride. It is certainly something I would consider if it was that much of an improvement. Would appreciate your opinion on this.

I would guess that you have the updated shocks if you received delivery late in 22? That would make sense if you feel that your ride is rather harsh compared to "spongy" like mine feels.

I would gladly trade a spongy i.e. bouncy ride to a firmer ride after experiencing both.

Like I said, it is like driving a different brand car on a highway with even a very slight uneven road. Smooth roads would even make a lawnmower ride well and you really don't notice it but you don't get that luxury very often where I live.

I was seriously considering trading my car in this Spring knowing that I would take a financial hit on it but I most likely will just replace the shocks and keep it another 3 years. Even if I spend a thousand on the replacement of shocks, that would pale in comparison of losing thousands on depreciation if trading it now.

In 3 years (if I traded for a different brand car), I would lose much more in depreciation on both cars (new one and current one) than I would if I just keep this car. My car has been in the shop for over a month and it really ticks me off. If I could get a "decent riding" car back and spend very little in the next 3 years, it may be worth keeping it in comparison to trading it.

This is my advice. For those that can't stand their ride on an older one, just simply act like you are wanting to trade it in for a new one and test drive one. Trust me, it is a game changer from my vantage point.

When you return from your test drive, compare the cost of a trade compared to cost of replacing the shocks. I would guess it would be thousands less and you essentially have the "same" car.

I am going to do it and I will post again in about 3 months and I will let you know if I am crazy for doing this (just don't ask my wife, she will say I am crazy no matter what).

 

[Doobster6]

I own a 2022 Premium AWD with extended range battery that is in the shop and it has around 12k miles on the odometer. The loaner that they gave me is a 2024 Select AWD with extended range battery as well with 1,300 miles. When driving it down the Freeway, the 2024 seems to have a much better ride with limited to no bounce in comparison to my 2022. Seems like I am driving a totally different brand of car?

To my knowledge, the Select MME does not come with MagneRide but that was the first thing I checked after driving it to see if that is what made the ride much better. Did they improve the suspension that much on a 24 in comparison to a 22?

Anyone else experience this?

I initially wrote the MME off my short list after test driving two different pre-owned 2021s. I thought I would be sea-sick after all the pogo-ing/porpoising of the car going down a relatively smooth stretch of hidhway. As I got closer to a decision between a Kia EV6 and a Tesla Y, I decided to give a 2024 Premium one last chance to redeem the car. I leased it a week later because, yes, it rode like a completely different car. My wife declared that it rides better than my 2017 Infiniti QX50 ever did.

 

[azerik]

The rear shocks are listed around $175 each.
it’d help, but I think they also updated the spring rate in the 24’s as well from what Mark has reported.

 

[DennisD]

The rear shocks are listed around $175 each.
it’d help, but I think they also updated the spring rate in the 24’s as well from what Mark has reported.

Any idea of the cost of both the spring and shock replacement?

 

[azerik]

Springs are also about $150 each. But we’d really need to verify part numbers.

 

[DennisD]

Springs are also about $150 each. But we’d really need to verify part numbers.

I have heard the 2025 have replaced the late 22-24.

I would guess that if a person were to do this, you would be better to get the 25 shocks and springs?

I am assuming that it would swap out the same?

 

[Ensar]

I would guess that you have the updated shocks if you received delivery late in 22? That would make sense if you feel that your ride is rather harsh compared to "spongy" like mine feels.

I would gladly trade a spongy i.e. bouncy ride to a firmer ride after experiencing both.

Like I said, it is like driving a different brand car on a highway with even a very slight uneven road. Smooth roads would even make a lawnmower ride well and you really don't notice it but you don't get that luxury very often where I live.

I was seriously considering trading my car in this Spring knowing that I would take a financial hit on it but I most likely will just replace the shocks and keep it another 3 years. Even if I spend a thousand on the replacement of shocks, that would pale in comparison of losing thousands on depreciation if trading it now.

In 3 years (if I traded for a different brand car), I would lose much more in depreciation on both cars (new one and current one) than I would if I just keep this car. My car has been in the shop for over a month and it really ticks me off. If I could get a "decent riding" car back and spend very little in the next 3 years, it may be worth keeping it in comparison to trading it.

This is my advice. For those that can't stand their ride on an older one, just simply act like you are wanting to trade it in for a new one and test drive one. Trust me, it is a game changer from my vantage point.

When you return from your test drive, compare the cost of a trade compared to cost of replacing the shocks. I would guess it would be thousands less and you essentially have the "same" car.

I am going to do it and I will post again in about 3 months and I will let you know if I am crazy for doing this (just don't ask my wife, she will say I am crazy no matter what).

I got my 2022 California route 1 in November 2022. By far the worst car with the suspension. (I love the car over all. This is the only complaint I have after 32K drive) But on the positive side, this is the best car to drop kidney stones ?

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