I've 8,300 miles on my '04 Lariat s/c and had my third oil change today. I also had the tires rotated and no inducement of the dreaded vibration problem. Whew!!!

 

I am due for a rotation too. Kinda nervous-I have heard a lot about indexing the tire to the rotor, etc. I'll be taking it in to have it done just in case there are any resulting problems. Not to mention I have yet to buy my 200 ft-lb torque wrench.

 

Heck I had them rotated, then one removed to repair a flat and balanced off the truck, still no vibration!

 

Rotated my tires this past weekend also, 2005 F-150 Lariat Screw. Did it myself without a hitch, 5300+miles and no vibration. Was a bit worried but that was short lived. Some other info on the rotation experience......

1. Had to buy a 21mm socket to fit the lugs, 13/16 wouldn't fit and 7/8 seemed a bit sloppy, what's up with that?
2. Check the rotors, seemed ok, no grooves
3. maxed out my torque wrench at 150 lb.ft., probably worth getting a 200 lb. ft. wrench
4. First time dropping the spare, worked ok, would love to include the spare in the rotation pattern but not worth getting the Lariat alloy rim
5. Front shocks look like they are going to be a bear to replace.
6. Impact wrench came in handy, some lugs were pretty sticky.
7. Plastic hub caps (lug covers) are cheap.

 

Glad to hear there were no problems. Mine is due and i'm tire shy.

 

200lbs seems like a lot. is that right?

 

I have rotated mine twice, 5000 and 10000 with no trouble. I guess I am half way through the cycle of each tire/rim running on each side of the truck. I am taking it in for an alignment. I rotate every 5,000 and align evry 10,000. It seems to always make the tire life last 40-50K with the all terrain tires which I think is pretty decent since they tend to wear quicker since they are a comprimise. (Goodyear 18" LT275x65)

 

My truck has just under 6000 miles and this weekend I will be rotating the tires and oil change. Which pattern did you use when rotating the tires? Did you switch them like the owners manual calls out, rears to front and fronts cross to rears?

 

I have 10,000mi and rotated once, replaced stock 17's w/ Generals with stock 18" BFGoodrich(take-offs) and had it aligned(2"autospring kit). I didn't have any vibration problems. I wouldn't worry about tire rotation causing a vibration problem.

 

Darn good question. I took mine in to Brakemax and had them do it. Next time I'll have them follow the manuals directions.

 

I've recently learned a valuable lesson. Rotate the tires at appropate intervals no more than 5,000 miles. I'm replacing the tires on another Ford at the dealership and they will rotate free of charge with my oil change I do there. That sold me and the price was quite competitive. But watch what brand you get. For anyone contemplating this problem I would spend some time investigating this issue at various web sites. You know the ones.

 

Sorry, It is 150 ft-lbs (200Nm) but I didn't see a 150 ft-lb wrench at Sears, only a 200 ft-lb. Here is the TSB so there is no confusion.

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="96%" border=3><TBODY><TR><TD class=VERTCENT align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#ffffff>TSB
03-22-4
</TD><TD class=VERTCENT align=left width="65%" bgColor=#ffffff>

• WHEEL - CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASED WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP

</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#0000ff colSpan=2>Publication Date: October 27, 2003</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=230>FORD:
</TD><TD>2000-2004 EXPEDITION, F-150</TD></TR><TR><TD width=230>LINCOLN:
</TD><TD>2000-2004 NAVIGATOR</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>




This article supersedes TSB 99-26-3 to update the vehicle model years. ISSUE:

All 2000-2004 F-150 (excluding F-150 equipped with 7-stud wheels and the 7700 payload group) and Expedition/Navigator built on or after November 27, 1999 will have revised wheel stud and wheel nut diameters. The wheel studs/nuts will have increased thread diameter from 12mm to 14mm. This change will include revised wheels, center wheel ornaments, hubs, brake rotors, wheel nuts, and lug wrench (two piece design and 13 cm (5") longer).

ACTION:

The 14mm wheel nut will require a 21mm socket, instead of the 19mm socket used on the 12mm wheel nuts. The torque specification for the 14mm wheel nuts is 200 N-m (150 lb-ft). A TORQUE WRENCH MUST BE USED TO INSURE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED. The torque specification for the 12mm wheel nut will remain at 133 N-m (100 lb-ft).



<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=80>NOTE:</TD><TD>THE 14mm PARTS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE PREVIOUS 12mm PARTS.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD><TD width=100>CAUTION:</TD><TD>WHENEVER WHEEL/TIRE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL (SECTION 204). </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE

SUPERSEDES:

99-26-3

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

 

No, I don't know 'the ones'. Which sites do you mean?

 

I just had Walmart rotate and balance for the second time with no problems. I think Walmart charges about 35 bucks the first time and then it is free for the life of the truck after that. I rotate every 6-7000 miles. I have them criss cross front to back and the back ones straight up. So far no vibe problems.

 

Chains - Yes I do as the manual says, Rears to the front and cross the front as they are placed on the rear. That way after 4 rotations they ar4e back where they started but they hit each postion. It makes a world of difference when it comes to tire wear.