2023 Wildtrak w/ HOSS 3.0 review + comparison to Bilstein suspension

[MrOzMan]

A review from Ben Hardy, who always does a good job. Compares the ride and drive of the HOSS 3.0 to the Bilstein models (past experience). Worth a watch! Apologies if someone has already posted it.

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[Space Cat]

A review from Ben Hardy, who always does a good job. Compares the ride and drive of the HOSS 3.0 to the Bilstein models (past experience). Worth a watch! Apologies if someone has already posted it.

I watched it. He says the HOSS 3.0 option does not appear anywhere on the window sticker, so you literally have to crawl under to verify the FOX shocks are there. The window sticker for my 23 Wild Trak order finally popped up 2 days ago on the Ford tracker. My window sticker does NOT show the HOSS 3.0 option listed. The order sheet that my dealer gave me did have it listed. I've got a Blend Date of 12/17/2022. Where does it show the Build Date?

 

[JackTripper]

I watched it. He says the HOSS 3.0 option does not appear anywhere on the window sticker, so you literally have to crawl under to verify the FOX shocks are there. The window sticker for my 23 Wild Trak order finally popped up 2 days ago on the Ford tracker. My window sticker does NOT show the HOSS 3.0 option listed. The order sheet that my dealer gave me did have it listed. I've got a Blend Date of 12/17/2022. Where does it show the Build Date?

I wondered about this as well. I believe since HOSS 3.0 is now standard equipment on the WildTrak, there’s really no need to mention it.

 

[mattymik]

FML. I need a HOSS 3.0 WIldtrak.

 

[JackTripper]

Do you know if the 2023 WildTrak’s comes with the HOSS fender badge (yellow mountains) like on the HOSS equipped 22’s, or the standard one?

 

[Bronc69]

I saw that video too. He said the Wildtrak comes standard with the HT in the video, stating that it "stiffens up the chassis for more performance." I said he was wrong and that it's an option LOL!

My window sticker doesn't show the HOSS 3.0 either.
My Bronco will more than likely be delivered tomorrow. I can't wait!
Mine is Cactus Grey too. No options other than the HT.

 

[KPLOBX]

I saw that video too. He said the Wildtrak comes standard with the HT in the video, stating that it "stiffens up the chassis for more performance." I said he was wrong and that it's an option LOL!

My window sticker doesn't show the HOSS 3.0 either.
My Bronco will more than likely be delivered tomorrow. I can't wait!
Mine is Cactus Grey too. No options other than the HT.

What do you mean by HT?

 

[Boreal]

What do you mean by HT?

Probably HardTop

 

[Bronc69]

Probably HardTop

 

[TheShark]

I've got a '23 Wildtrak on order, had a '22 Badlands on order but when I got bumped to a '23 I decided to switch to a WT so I could get the HOSS 3.0. Now if it only gets built sometime!

 

[CrystalRedTintCoat]

I watched it. He says the HOSS 3.0 option does not appear anywhere on the window sticker, so you literally have to crawl under to verify the FOX shocks are there. The window sticker for my 23 Wild Trak order finally popped up 2 days ago on the Ford tracker. My window sticker does NOT show the HOSS 3.0 option listed. The order sheet that my dealer gave me did have it listed. I've got a Blend Date of 12/17/2022. Where does it show the Build Date?

Does yours have the bash guards under the rear shocks?

Here's a snippet from my sticker:

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Does yours have the bash guards under the rear shocks?

Here's a snippet from my sticker:

That is "Internal Bypass Shocks" not shock skid plates.

 

[CrystalRedTintCoat]

I see now. It’s a plastic shroud over the unit. When new and clean it looked like a metal skid plate of sorts.

 

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

This makes me value my Bilstein shocks even more lol
I drive mostly on pavements and it suits my driving style.
I sometimes take corners as I'm driving a sports car, a lot better body roll control with the Bilsteins.

 

[JHawk]

I wondered about this as well. I believe since HOSS 3.0 is now standard equipment on the WildTrak, there’s really no need to mention it.

I think that you are correct. I have had my '23 WildTrak for a week and it does have Hoss 3.0. It puts me in a good mood just to take it for a spin. I find myself finding a lot of excuses to run to the grocery or hardware store.

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