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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Problems and Solutions
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Sorry to hear about the problems people are having. Beautiful trucks IMHO.
Thanks George20
Don't buy this LEMON!!!!!!!!!! :lemon:
However I assumed that this must be a tire related problem or bad wheel balance.
Who knows? A bad ball joint usually gives some warning though.
I cannot really help though as I have not heard of any such event or problem elsewhere. Did you do a search on the forum to see if perhaps someone else reported a similar incident? Maybe use "F150 ball joint failure" or something along those lines to start you off....?
Good luck & glad to hear that your son made it through; events like that really put things into perspective. :surprise:
I have to agree with the dealership on this one.... though "normal" is a subjective term. Perhaps "not unusual" would have been more appropriate?
-Wes-
I dug around quite a bit after reading about your son's situation, but I did not have any luck finding any similar problems searching the Edmunds forums. There are many, many auto forums out there though, so if this has happened elsewhere I am sure there is information out there about it.
Maybe the first thing to do is to find out if the ball joint system on the F150 is used on other models as well - then you could expand your search to include all vehicles with the system rather than isolating it to the F150.
-Wes-
Do you have an Ammeter with a couple of clip leads to check current draw? How about if you pull out all the fuses - then start putting them back one at a time. (Just make sure to keep good track of them.) It has to be a fairly significant draw to discharge your battery overnight. A lot more than the clock circuit, computer memory backup, etc. The Ammeter will tell you which circuit has the higher draw.
Just my $0.02
4 x 4 Supercrew 5.5' Bed
Lariat - Auto-5.4 V-8 - Console shifter
18" wheels w/BF Goodrich Long Trail 265/60 R 18
All on road driving - no towing yet - speeds up to 90mph frequent
Vibration upon braking starting @ approx 5000 miles - all speeds.
Dealer service @ 7500 miles - turned front rotors - warranty - no explanation.
Notice from Ford Corporate Jan 2005 (12000 miles) regarding "uneven, rapid tire wear and vibration..."
Vibration upon braking starting @ approx 12500 miles - all speeds. Two (2) incidents of violent vibration - (brake related ?) - while driving at highway speeds - was not braking at time of incident. Inspection of front brakes and wheels = RED HOT front rotors AND wheels - how long has brake been dragging ?
Dealer service @ 15500 miles - replaced front rotors - warranty - technical service advisory.
Dealer claims ignorance regarding FORD CORP letter, tires and vibration
Violent vibration while driving at highway speeds 15507 miles - 7 miles after leaving dealer.
RED HOT front rotors AND wheels - back rotors cool to touch.
Are tire and brakes issues related ? :confuse:
Thanks for listening.
kcram - Pickups Host
Thank-you for any help in this matter !!!!
Replaced the drive shaft and problem resolve. Still get minor vibration but probably related to something else.
I go into change my oil with my $19.95 coupon from the ford dealer that sold me my '04 F150. When I come back 3 hours later (they never called) the bill is $28.95. They said the drain plug needed replacing - said it was getting "worn out"
hmmm, I said, that must be covered by warranty cause I've only changed the oil here at the dealer. Then he looks at his paper work and says "oh, my mistake, we needed to add more oil. hmmmm, the coupon was for my truck ya know?
Just then i remember they stapled a free oil change to my last paper work since it took three days to lathe my warpped rotors and change the oil (which cost $63).
All this and they have the nerve to recommend you come back in 3,000 miles and do it all over again?!
Never will I return to the dealer unless I need warranty work -
It's a total tip off when a guy in a shirt and tie greets you for an oil change.