I know how everyone feels now
#16
E brake causing my vibe
Mine also has started to vibrate really bad at times, so bad the windshield wipers bounced off the glass, it turned out to be my drivers side emergency brake was, hanging up and dragging slightly intermittently and when it heated up the vibe got worse. If this happening, feel the heat difference on both rear disc, be careful, it will be exemely hot to the touch on the one that is dragging.
I also had my tires rebalanced and it fixed a 50-60mph small vibe
Good luck
I also had my tires rebalanced and it fixed a 50-60mph small vibe
Good luck
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#20
Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
This trucks are VERY sensitive machines. I have read of guys who have gotten mud on the tires being shaken off the road. One guy had run over a tire weight and got it stuck in his Rugged Trails, and was almost bounced off the road.
#21
Originally Posted by Glenn Jenne
You all got me worried now, just went over 750 miles. No problems yet!
#22
Originally Posted by Toreador
The title of this thread is misleading, Glenn. The vast majority of owners here do not have a vibration problem. That's not to say none of us will develop it. But if you use this forum and do intense research, my bet is most can be solved (of the small % that do get the vibes). And for the small few that can't be, well every model will have total lemons.
#24
mlazuka, that is why the internet and forums like these are VERY great to have.
Information is power.
When enough people are informed, and DO something with the information they have, it prevents governments, corporations, and do-no-gooders from taking advantage of the little guy.
So keep on talking about the good things, and the bad things, because in the end, the truth shall come out.
It is simply a matter of time. We can learn from other people's mistakes and problems and change things, hopefully for the better.
Whether somebody likes their truck or hates it, it is beneficial for everybody to know, either way.
Information is power.
When enough people are informed, and DO something with the information they have, it prevents governments, corporations, and do-no-gooders from taking advantage of the little guy.
So keep on talking about the good things, and the bad things, because in the end, the truth shall come out.
It is simply a matter of time. We can learn from other people's mistakes and problems and change things, hopefully for the better.
Whether somebody likes their truck or hates it, it is beneficial for everybody to know, either way.
#25
Originally Posted by mlazuka
everytime I decide that Im gonna go for it and get the Ford, I read a thread like this and it scares me right back into my Honda.
I can understand though, it's a big purchase. My 04 Screw has been nothing but a pleasure so far. There are alot of trucks out there that don't have any problems. If this were something so huge that it was affecting the vast majority of these trucks, you'd hear it on the news. They love to broadcast recalls/problems that our American automakers have.
It's certain that some owners will come across problems. If these darn dealers would treat the ones having big problems better it would lessen the anger with the vehicle. An arrogant dealer ticks me off more than a problem with my vehicle. As long as they handle it right I can look past it.
Good luck deciding. I give my truck a great big....
#26
Originally Posted by mlazuka
everytime I decide that Im gonna go for it and get the Ford, I read a thread like this and it scares me right back into my Honda.
#27
Originally Posted by SuperCrewDude
. If these darn dealers would treat the ones having big problems better it would lessen the anger with the vehicle. An arrogant dealer ticks me off more than a problem with my vehicle. As long as they handle it right I can look past it.
For those of you that are service managers out there don't tell a customer they don't know nothing even if you think it you can cost your boss a lot of money in this case I know I have cost Charles Gabus ford over $300,000 in lost sales because of a really bad service mananger.
#28
osbornk & monsterbaby & SuperSrewDude:
Powerdude has it right it is information open and public can't be shut down or swept under the rug. Hindsight is 20/20 if I had know their was an FTE Forum of Enthusiasts available to gather info I would have done myself a service. I read and believed the printed word about F150 redesign and believed that in todays world of high tec and better production methods issues would be minimized. Printed word is proaganda what is posted is real life for the most part. If you read and see that the words are intelligent and questioning pretty good chance it is someone on the other end suffering through an expierience that is real. My thoughts.
P.S. Maybe their should be proof of ownership to attend this forum. I don't have a problem with that. Maybe dealer invoice for repairs with last name addresses phone #'s taken out or some such thing.
Powerdude has it right it is information open and public can't be shut down or swept under the rug. Hindsight is 20/20 if I had know their was an FTE Forum of Enthusiasts available to gather info I would have done myself a service. I read and believed the printed word about F150 redesign and believed that in todays world of high tec and better production methods issues would be minimized. Printed word is proaganda what is posted is real life for the most part. If you read and see that the words are intelligent and questioning pretty good chance it is someone on the other end suffering through an expierience that is real. My thoughts.
P.S. Maybe their should be proof of ownership to attend this forum. I don't have a problem with that. Maybe dealer invoice for repairs with last name addresses phone #'s taken out or some such thing.
#29
Originally Posted by mlazuka
everytime I decide that Im gonna go for it and get the Ford, I read a thread like this and it scares me right back into my Honda.
#30
Forums are a great resource, as are user reviews like you find at Edmunds. The trick is to toss out the top 10% who are having a love affair with their truck, and the bottom 10% who are usually motivated by other considerations.
Read them all, and if most of the remaining 80% of the folks are happy, you are in good hands.
Some people are haters, they hate their truck, they hate each other, whatever.
Some are just easy going, and would 'understand' that the engine blew, transmission slips, etc. without a complaint.
So ignore em. Watch for the guys in the middle. If they ain't happy, you won't be happy.
Chris
Osbornk, yeah, good point.
All my personal experience with reporting adds up to 'if the MSM says it, it's probably not true'.
Read them all, and if most of the remaining 80% of the folks are happy, you are in good hands.
Some people are haters, they hate their truck, they hate each other, whatever.
Some are just easy going, and would 'understand' that the engine blew, transmission slips, etc. without a complaint.
So ignore em. Watch for the guys in the middle. If they ain't happy, you won't be happy.
Chris
Osbornk, yeah, good point.
All my personal experience with reporting adds up to 'if the MSM says it, it's probably not true'.