Hello! I keep getting shocked when I get out of my Truck. I am 5'5", so I guess I kinda "sliiiiide" out of it, maybe that's the problem. But my husb. is 5'10" and he gets shocked, too! And he doesn't "slide" out. We don't get shocked until we touch ANY metal, even if we touch the rubber trim on the door - ZAP! Any thoughts?

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2000 F150 XLT S/C, V6, 5 Speed (Is there any other way?!) Power everything, CD, Capt chrs, 3.55 axle, yadda yadda yadda...

 

Well they used to sell straps that hang from the frame and would touch the ground, in effect giving a path to get rid of any 'charge' in a vehicle. Check out your local autoparts store and see what they have if anything. Good Luck

 

Claudia,

I'm 6' and get shocked as well! These trucks don't discriminate based on height or gender!

A little secret that works for me is to grab the metal on the door as you step onto the ground! What's happening is the static electricity that builds in your body and the truck due to the cold weather is seeking a path to ground. That path is you! If you step onto the ground first, the connection is made through bare skin, either your hand or finger, both are sensitive to the shock. By grabbing the door first, the connection is then made between your shoe and the ground! You don't feel it because that little arc of electricity jumps from your shoe to the ground, not your flesh through you to ground!

Give it a try and see if it works for you!

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Paul...

99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, 3.55 LS, Sliding Rear Window, White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, WMS Velocity Tube, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner, Gibson Side Swept Cat Back System, F150online Decal...
More to come!

ptarnuzzer@megsinet.net



[This message has been edited by PaulT (edited 01-27-2000).]

 

Claudia,

Like PaulT, I am over 6' and was constantly shocking myself getting out. Can't get rid of the problem without adding the grounding straps as mentioned, but when I exit, I drag my right leg along the running board until I touch the ground, this allows for the discharge without the ZAP we all love.

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1999 F-150 XLT Supercab
Black factory steps
Flareside Sport Package
Oxford White
Full tint
Bug Shield
CD player
17" wheels, K&N
Ford Soft Tonneau Cover
Gibson Super Truck
"Did it myself" Undercoating

 

me and my girlfriend both have trouble with this. I leaned over to kiss her one day after getting in my truck and we zapped each others lips. it hurt. we are alway shocking each other.


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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/5362/truck.html

 

I noticed that nobody has leather seats (no Lariats in signatures). I went from a Mustang GT with leather to my F-150 with cloth and was surprised the first time that I got shocked. My wife's car has leather seats and I never get shocked whn getting out of it. I guess it is like when I was a kid and used to run around in socks and scuff my feet just so I could shock my brother.

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'98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside, Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 rear, 6-CD, Moonlight Blue with tan interior, Captains Chairs, Extang Classic Platinum Tonno, Pendaliner bedliner

 

I talked to my dealer about this because my Ranger was doing this to me and my girlfriend. He said that a good way to combat the problem is to either wad up a dryer sheet and stick it under the seat, or to spray the seat with anti-static spray once in a awhile. He said the shock is normal, and is caused by sliding around in the seat especially during driving. I use the spray, usually only when I notice that I am getting shocked again, and it seems to work for me.

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-Jay

 

Right on BSF, Lariat here w/ Leather. No static shocks getting out here. Can get one returning to the truck depending on surface you have been on. Downside however is them suckers are cold in this weather.

Maybe the rest of you are just more "electrifying"

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) Almost completed the Towing Pkg. options, MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler, Superchip on the way!



[This message has been edited by cphilip (edited 01-28-2000).]

 

Stop by your local computer supply house and get an aerosol can of anti-static spray used on carpets around computers. Spray your seat.
Enjoy...

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Y2K XLT EC 5.4L 7700# SB 4x4 w/LS 3.73 (repeat buyer)

 

Thanks to all of you! So far, I have taken the advice of touching the door frame (well, I touch the door "arm rest" part, too chicken to touch metal yet! LOL) and so far, no shocks!

I'll check around for the anti-static sprays. I have never heard of that!

Thanks again,
Claudia

PS. How long will I appear as a "new member"?

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2000 F150 XLT S/C, V6, 5 Speed (Is there any other way?!) Power everything, CD, Capt chrs, 3.55 axle, yadda yadda yadda...

 

Three to five years, shorter if you behave yourself!

Just kidding! There was a thread on this a while back in the general discussion area! I don't think we ever got a straight answer, but I think mine dropped off after 50 or so posts, I can'r remember the exact amount! So, as you see, some have it longer than others! I think some of these guys lost it the first day!

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Paul...
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, 3.55 LS, Sliding Rear Window, White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, WMS Velocity Tube, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner, Gibson Side Swept Cat Back System, F150online Decal...
More to come!

ptarnuzzer@megsinet.net

 

I have been having this same problem...I am going to have to try the holding on to the door trick.

If you really want to see the spark...exit your truck without touching the door. Take one of your keys (which has plastic on it)and touch it to the inside of the door. Many times, the key will never touch the metal and you will see a large blue bolt of electricity. If your fingers are touching the plastic part of the key, you will not feel it as bad.

I would not recommend using one of the new computer chip keys though..this might be harmful to the chip inside the key.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

I used to get shocked all the time until I changed shoes. It may sound funny but give it a try. Sample different shoe types (soles) and see what you come up with.

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1999 F150 S.Cab 4x4
Northland Edition,5.4
Off road pkg. Fleetside
Black w/grey int.

 

Thanks all,
I'm glad i'm not alone, some of the shocks really hurt, I hope nobody hangs thoe ugly shock stoppers from their trucks, I think i'll try the spray too.

 

it's the shoe!!

when I have dress shoes with the spongy type of sole, huge shock!!! Lightning bolt and crackle.

with sneakers, nothing!!!

Robert

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99 F150 Xtracab 4X4 XLT
5.4 liter Flairside
3.73 gears
all stock for now