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None yet Crystal, Ill keep you guys updated. I planned on not having my truck for a few days.
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Is this an issue/problem on 2wd, 4wd or both? Has anyone experienced this while towing a travel trailed or 5th wheel trailer? I put more than 90K miles on my 2004 F250 cc long bed and never experienced a problem with the front end. All front end and steering components were stock and original when I traded it in with about 138K miles on it, even had original shocks. Is this a problem that showed up when the new (6.7) engine came out?
I understand I'm no help here but after all the problems I had with my 6.0 (and much money spent) I'm hoping not to have any inherent problems with my new truck.
Randy 2014 F250 Lariat CC LWB
I understand I'm no help here but after all the problems I had with my 6.0 (and much money spent) I'm hoping not to have any inherent problems with my new truck.
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Is this an issue/problem on 2wd, 4wd or both? Has anyone experienced this while towing a travel trailed or 5th wheel trailer? I put more than 90K miles on my 2004 F250 cc long bed and never experienced a problem with the front end. All front end and steering components were stock and original when I traded it in with about 138K miles on it, even had original shocks. Is this a problem that showed up when the new (6.7) engine came out?
I understand I'm no help here but after all the problems I had with my 6.0 (and much money spent) I'm hoping not to have any inherent problems with my new truck.
Randy 2014 F250 Lariat CC LWB
I understand I'm no help here but after all the problems I had with my 6.0 (and much money spent) I'm hoping not to have any inherent problems with my new truck.
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Update, Ford called around 10 am told me that they are replacing the steering stabilizer and my truck is out of alignment again... The service tech was super nice over the phone and told me that they're going to get this problem fixed. He mentioned my tires will need to be replaced down the road but he's not convinced that its a tire issue. The steering stabilizer wasn't initially replaced my first trip to ford last month. He told me that it didn't meet the replacement under the warranty because it wasn't broken or leaking fluid... But he noticed that its out of spec and needs to be replaced. He spoke with his manager and they both agreed to replace it under the warranty. I asked if I would be paying out of pocket and he advised me not to worry about paying for anything at this point. Things are looking good, might be getting my truck back in a day or two. 
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Update, Ford called around 10 am told me that they are replacing the steering stabilizer and my truck is out of alignment again... The service tech was super nice over the phone and told me that they're going to get this problem fixed. He mentioned my tires will need to be replaced down the road but he's not convinced that its a tire issue. The steering stabilizer wasn't initially replaced my first trip to ford last month. He told me that it didn't meet the replacement under the warranty because it wasn't broken or leaking fluid... But he noticed that its out of spec and needs to be replaced. He spoke with his manager and they both agreed to replace it under the warranty. I asked if I would be paying out of pocket and he advised me not to worry about paying for anything at this point. Things are looking good, might be getting my truck back in a day or two.
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My truck is back home, I was able to pick it up this morning. Very happy with the staff at Redlands ford they did a great job. The truck was cleaned inside and out. Awesome job ford, Im a happy / proud Ford owner.
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What parts did they replace on the first trip to the dealer?
Having this happen to me in a past truck and finding the shock bushings SHOT I'd say it's most likely going to be either the front shocks or track bar bushings. The wobble I expirienced wasn't so much the steering as the axle hopping up and down alternately. Although it does violently shake the steering wheel. The only way to truley test the shocks are to mark them at their normal position, take them out of the vehicle (without turning them upside down or sideways and try to keep them at normal ride position) and see how much "free travel" they have before feeling resistance.
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Having this happen to me in a past truck and finding the shock bushings SHOT I'd say it's most likely going to be either the front shocks or track bar bushings. The wobble I expirienced wasn't so much the steering as the axle hopping up and down alternately. Although it does violently shake the steering wheel. The only way to truley test the shocks are to mark them at their normal position, take them out of the vehicle (without turning them upside down or sideways and try to keep them at normal ride position) and see how much "free travel" they have before feeling resistance.
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