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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Problems and Solutions
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Sorry this is not acceptable. I lost my rear end in my Chevy at 3000 miles again at 12,000 and again at 24,000 needless to say I got rid of it and bought the Ford and am now in the same position. I give up! Ford sucks too!
PROBLEM?
I've been getting vibrations (shudder) when accelerating from a stop and they are more pronounced when making a turn at the same time as I accelerate.
Took it in to the dealer yesterday. They tell me that the problem is the differential clutch pack and that it is "too tight", so they are replacing it. I haven't seen this particular problem on my brief scan of this forum, but I understand there are a number of these Ford has replaced already.
04-1-6 JAN 04 Driveline - Clunking/Grunting Noise/Shudder
I'm not a subscriber... yet, so don't have access to the text of the TSB. Anyone?
PerkinsMark83@yahoo.com
I also know the BBB Autoline will help.
The reason for my questions is this: Years ago I had an '82 Toyota pickup that I bought used. It would shake violently at any speed over 40 mph. Since the tires were old, I thought a new set would fix that. It didn't. The tire store told me that the tires weren't the problem, but that all five of my rims were bent - yeah right. But bought new rims anyway. Guess what, didn't fix the problem. About a week or so after that, I decided to take off the topper that was on it because I didn't need it. You'll never guess what happened. The shaking went away.
All I could figure out was the topper altered the aerodynamics enough to cause serious wind flow issues with that truck. I never had another shaking problem with that truck.
I said all that to get to this - If you have put something on your truck and it is shaking, you might try taking it off to see if the shaking goes away.
I'm glad Ford stood behind its engine, though considering this was never an official recall, it makes wonder how bad they messed up on the design originally that they still take responsibility for it at 70K miles. Sounds like they've been seeing the problem resurface in older motors and are trying to nip it in the bud.
I had the same problem with my FX4 took it in and the they adjusted the clutch in the differential, the truck feels much lighter on take offs.
I have read most of the messages and have noticed lots of trucks having the same problem. What can an owner do to get this fixed? Has anyone been able to get this fixed at this time? What are the steps to take with Ford Motor Company?
I have a 1998 f150 that just started a vibration under load from 40 to 55 mph. I have not found the fix yet. maybe the same problem.
Ted
One side of the cargo cage theft derterrent screw free floats in the lock position, and I can't get it back to the unlock position. Is the cover under warranty? Vehicle is 1 year old with less than 6K miles
pretty hard to break 15 mpg with mostly hwy driving
And will I be able get to it on my own too much hassle?
I am considering lemon law but that sounds like a lot of hassle. any ideas would be appreciated
thanks
I am taking my truck in tomorrow to have a new drive shaft put on to stop the vibrating. I assume putting the drive shaft on didn't help yours. I am also going to talk to the dealership about what I should do. I have been driving this vibrating truck for 15,000 miles while they have attempted to fix it. What all have they done to yours so far in attempting to fix the vibrating?
new drive shaft
shims
roadforce balance
new tires on front
transmission mounts
body mount kit
dampner
A LOT OF B.S. AND HASSLE
I also am not getting good service from the dealer
I have called for a dsb form.
If anyone has experience with dsb please let me know.
thanks
In the last six months the truck did trailer a load near but not over its towing capacity(Bobcat). Towing done before windshield repair. Any suggestions as to solution.
Call the shop that replaced it, tell them what your problem is and that you suspect the windshield replacement. Most reputable glass places stand behind their work for quite a long time.
Moldy smell and wet carpets is only the obvious stuff. Passenger car I used to have had a windshield leak that went down behind dashboard, didn't notice it until I started getting freaky electrical gremlins. Turns out that the back of the fuse panel was corroding and things were shorting out. Even though my windshield had been sealed, there was a small sliver of old glass left in the frame that didn't let things seat absolutely perfectly..... and it leaked. Glass shop tried sealing twice and couldn't get it fixed. The third try they put in an entirely new winshield.,.. and also paid toward my electrical repair.
Had a mustang once that would get wet carpet on the passenger side. Found the rubber drain pulled out of the opening in the floor that it was supposed to be stuck into.
Yes, it is winter, but the AC is active during defrost mode.
Good Luck.
Fortunately I paid Ford to do my $68 oil change and tire rotation (ripp off) to help grease the 'OK we'll replace it under warranty from the service manager'
Peace, Bo Cheatham