I've read about the vibration problems here, but I've developed what seems like a new problem. My 04 F-150 FX4 short bed SCAB has developed a vibration that comes and goes and does not seem to be associated with speed. However, when it vibrates, the whole truck shakes and the steering wheel really vibrates. The passenger feels it in the seat as well. The vibration seems like more of an up-and-down vibration than a front-to-back or non-specific vibration. The last time it happened my passenger and I looked out the window and saw no evidence of out of balance wheels.

I'll be taking it to the dealer this week, but has anyone else ever had this particular type of vibration?

Thanks

 

YUP....... can't pull our camper because of it. I keep taking it back to dealer, they do something (new tires last trip) but the shake is there ALL the time.

 

check the parking break. The cams will frese up they dont have aney lube on them. this caused my vibration. I was at ford 6 times fore this. I found this my self.I have NO fath in my ford dealer at ALL. THIS WILL CAUSE VIBRATION TO COME AND GO IT DID FORE ME.

 

If you have the BF Rugged trail tires....ditch them.....problem solved!....worked for me

 

I agree with "cbreit". I get the same vibration you are talking about after using the parking brake when parking on inclines and the trailor attached. I ried to verify this by driving with the parking brake on and then off, and it vibrated. Yet to take it to the dealership yet. A focus just won't pull my equipment.

 

Vehicle - '04 regular cab long bed w/3800 miles on the odometer
I started to experience a vibration/shake at about 25 mph thru 40mph. It was intermitent so I at first thought it might be a flat spot on the tires from sitting for awhile.
Can't say whether it's tied in with the parking brake although I try to use it all of the time.
The truck is at the dealer now waiting for a driveshaft replacement. Hope that cures the problem cause I really like that truck.