Problems with a 2014 F250
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My brand new F250 vibrates between 65 & 70 mph. The dealers (I have gone to two) can't find the problem and they keep telling me it's "normal" with the aggressive tread on my BF Goodrich tires. If that's the case then all F250's should ride the same which they don't. What's the chance that the drive shaft is out of balance? Also the transmission does not engage into drive for at least a 3 count when the truck is cold. According to the dealer that is another "normal" condition. Has anybody else have similar problems and if so what did you find?
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Vibration when towing or not? 4X4 or 2wd?
And the trans issue is VERY common. Mine was so bad when it was new that the dealer replaced the front pump in mine, said it was losing prime and took a while to draw the fluid back into the pump. Mine would sit for 10-20 seconds in gear before it would suddenly clunk into gear and go.
And the trans issue is VERY common. Mine was so bad when it was new that the dealer replaced the front pump in mine, said it was losing prime and took a while to draw the fluid back into the pump. Mine would sit for 10-20 seconds in gear before it would suddenly clunk into gear and go.
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there is a bit of delay when switching into gears on most of them. It is considered normal. If it gets worse then that is another matter.
The bounce is a bit normal for an unloaded, long wheelbase truck as well.
The bounce is a bit normal for an unloaded, long wheelbase truck as well.
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Thank you for the post but I have been restoring cars a long time and the shift problem is way beyond normal and so is the vibration.
LTNGDRVR, did the transmission show a code for the lost pump prime? The dealer keeps telling me that since there is no code there is no problem. thanks.
LTNGDRVR, did the transmission show a code for the lost pump prime? The dealer keeps telling me that since there is no code there is no problem. thanks.
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Thank you for the post but I have been restoring cars a long time and the shift problem is way beyond normal and so is the vibration.
LTNGDRVR, did the transmission show a code for the lost pump prime? The dealer keeps telling me that since there is no code there is no problem. thanks.
LTNGDRVR, did the transmission show a code for the lost pump prime? The dealer keeps telling me that since there is no code there is no problem. thanks.
No, there was no code, but there was a TSB when they finally ran the OASIS and looked for it.
As to the vibration, you mention BFG tires, you've changed them out from stock? Stock wheels or aftermarket? Have you had a tire shop check the balance, maybe do a road force balance?
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Mine came with BFG`s and his probably did too. Got a new truck once and noticed a vibration like you mentioned. Turned out to be a small dent in the driv e shaft, alum.
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Where do you feel this vibration? In the pedals? The seat? The steering wheel? The radio *****? Does the vibration change with truck speed or engine speed? Does it change in pitch or amplitude?
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The whole body vibrates and it does not change. It just shows up above 65mph. I did find a Ford technical service bulletin that talks about vibration caused by a lack of lubrication in the drive shaft. I am going to take a look at that Saturday to see if that is the case.
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The whole body vibrates and it does not change. It just shows up above 65mph. I did find a Ford technical service bulletin that talks about vibration caused by a lack of lubrication in the drive shaft. I am going to take a look at that Saturday to see if that is the case.
What configuration is your truck?
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Just purchased a 2014 F 250 XLT 6.7 DIESEL WITH LONG BED, E3.31 axle ratio. Have driven it 1,000 miles empty, no problems. Had a 5th wheel installed, hooked up my 37' Montana (14,000#, 1,800# tongue weight) and it shudders in 1st gear at 4 mph to just before shift change to 2nd gear. Still get a very little shudder in 2nd and then everything is OK all the way up to 75 mph. No shuddering coasting down or on braking. Dealer says I need to install air lifts to re-establish the pinion angle. Ford specs. for this set up is 23,500# total. I am coming in at 21,500#. I feel like this pinion angle problem should be their responsibility. Have talked to Ford Customer Relationship Center. They are supposed to get with my dealer. There is only 3 5/8" of rear suspension travel from empty to setting on the axle stops. Its a little hard for me to believe the Ford Engineers can't get the pinion angle right to work within the suspension travel.
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Just purchased a 2014 F 250 XLT 6.7 DIESEL WITH LONG BED, E3.31 axle ratio. Have driven it 1,000 miles empty, no problems. Had a 5th wheel installed, hooked up my 37' Montana (14,000#, 1,800# tongue weight) and it shudders in 1st gear at 4 mph to just before shift change to 2nd gear. Still get a very little shudder in 2nd and then everything is OK all the way up to 75 mph. No shuddering coasting down or on braking. Dealer says I need to install air lifts to re-establish the pinion angle. Ford specs. for this set up is 23,500# total. I am coming in at 21,500#. I feel like this pinion angle problem should be their responsibility. Have talked to Ford Customer Relationship Center. They are supposed to get with my dealer. There is only 3 5/8" of rear suspension travel from empty to setting on the axle stops. Its a little hard for me to believe the Ford Engineers can get the pinion angle right to work within the suspension travel.
It is because of the weak springs. They made them softer starting in 2008 and it has only gotten worse. They are trying to make it ride like a car.
Getting a set of airbags to restore a level ride is what most do.
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I may have to go the airbag route, with the Montana hooked up I still have about 1.5" of suspension left. I thought I was still within spec. without needing the airbags.