Retractable Running Boards
 

I'm close to ordering a 2019 F-250 Lariat Supper Duty. One of the options I'm considering are the retractable running boards. Keeping in mind I live in Western New York (snow, ice, slush etc.) does anyone have experience with these? Will they be a maintenance night mare? My neighbor across the street had an F-150 with these and no problems but I'm looking for more opinions.
Thanks,

I've had multiple Lincoln Navigators with these running boards. All of them worked for about 3 years.

No problems on my Platinum with 'em. Plenty of salt, snow, ice, and slush here in the Midwest.

Amp power steps , just put another set on my new 18 ram yesterday , I had them on my 15 ram I traded in they work great . In the slop and ice build season I some times just unplug them and they stay folded up . Amp is a good product and built tough .

Neva, Did they stop working after 3 years or did you ditch the truck. I usually keep mine 3-4 years.
575, not sure this is apples to apples as the Ford is OEM (I think) Are you saying Ford uses the Amp Step?
Thanks,

I do not about Ford but Gm ,s steps are made by AMP as far as I know . Some people leave them down all winter and when not in use arthritis sets in . Keep them flushed out and the manual says lube them with silicone spay , I have never lube mine on the other truck and never gave a problem .

These were ford OEM steps. I'm not sure who ford uses for their steps. Maybe it's a Lincoln issue. I know in my area I see Navigators everywhere with one running board sticking out going down the road. This usually means that they are stuck and won't go back in. They act like a garage door opener. If they encounter any resistance when trying to go back up, they extend out and stay there.

Thanks one and all. I'm going to add them to my options list!