I would have been concerned about the trans fluid color too but I guess it's a Ford thing as of late. Have a look and listen from an experienced Ford mechanic.
Maybe a reset of the trans adaptive learning and some more miles might help. There is also aftermarket COBB tuning available that reportedly adjusts the shifts points that should help.
Personally I prefer the smaller horizontal display. I also see this test mule has a couple of pillar mounted pod gauges. Seems like if it was just cosmetic updates that wouldn't require any special data logging or monitoring of engine functions. hmm?
F-150 truck owners have reported a similar issue. Maybe related? There is a TSB in that situation.
https://www.autoblog.com/2023/08/24/ford-f150-lound-noises-crashing-sounds/#:~:text=Ford%20says%20its%20related%20to,or%20through%20a%20downloadable%20update.
Sounds like a good time! If the squat bothers you, adding a weight distribution hitch should level the truck and trailer out. They aren't very expensive either.
While I patiently wait for my 2024 eco Lariat order, I keep an eye on Ford news for upcoming changes that might affect my decision. The linked article below from fordauthority.com caught my eye from a couple of weeks ago that I didn't see mention of here. Seems as though Ford is releasing a...