Transmission Issues FX4 / 04
Laughing Gas
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From: Magnolia, TX
Originally Posted by InstantGrits
I cant find the TSB on it but the dealerships have it as they told me about it. Ask them about the shim...it changes the angle 2degrees.they can and should find out for ya. Good luck...
What specifically do they shim?
CMOS
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Originally Posted by CMOS
I would personally label this noise as a "slam", not just a clunk. If I drive 45-50 then coast down to 25-30, then moderately acellerate the tranny really slams back into the lower gear.
I guess I will try to take it to the dealer and see what they say.
Does anyone have the TSB with regards to this noise?
CMOS
I guess I will try to take it to the dealer and see what they say.
Does anyone have the TSB with regards to this noise?
CMOS
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Stay on your dealer about it, They will jack you around until it's out of warrenty.
I had 3 dealers in 3 states they greased it and it would last about 1000 mi. Then the 4th time ford said it's normal and that they won't do any thing about it.
I'm hoping I can swap out the yoke with out changing the driveshaft.
I had 3 dealers in 3 states they greased it and it would last about 1000 mi. Then the 4th time ford said it's normal and that they won't do any thing about it.
I'm hoping I can swap out the yoke with out changing the driveshaft.
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From: philly
driveline
fellas
I've been having these "vibration" issues with my rear diif. I though it to be the tranny at first and had it looked at several times... Never could duplicate issue... I finally had to take back and a service rep took a ride along and finally realised that these "vibration" issues were indeed true.
So, I have to drop off my fx4 f150 on Tuesday am and will let everyone know how I make out.
I've been having these "vibration" issues with my rear diif. I though it to be the tranny at first and had it looked at several times... Never could duplicate issue... I finally had to take back and a service rep took a ride along and finally realised that these "vibration" issues were indeed true.
So, I have to drop off my fx4 f150 on Tuesday am and will let everyone know how I make out.
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From: In The Past
Look what I found
99-07 Super Duty F-Series Two-Piece Driveshaft Shudder:
Some trucks may exhibit a vibration on moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. This is usually due to too high of an angle through the center u-joint. The correct angle through the u-joint should be 0.5-3.0 degrees (compare front shaft angle to rear shaft). Check the engineering number of the center bearing bracket to ensure it is the correct application, and replace if necessary. If the bracket is correct, the shudder may be corrected by shimming the bearing down from the bracket using up to three 1/4" shims, part number E0TZ-4A209-A and two grade eight bolts long enough to expose three threads above the nut when tightened to 46 ft/lbs. Loctite is recommended. Broadcast Message 0518, 1475, TSB 04-22-7, 05-17-6, 06-23-4.
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/bulletin1.htm
99-07 Super Duty F-Series Two-Piece Driveshaft Shudder:
Some trucks may exhibit a vibration on moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. This is usually due to too high of an angle through the center u-joint. The correct angle through the u-joint should be 0.5-3.0 degrees (compare front shaft angle to rear shaft). Check the engineering number of the center bearing bracket to ensure it is the correct application, and replace if necessary. If the bracket is correct, the shudder may be corrected by shimming the bearing down from the bracket using up to three 1/4" shims, part number E0TZ-4A209-A and two grade eight bolts long enough to expose three threads above the nut when tightened to 46 ft/lbs. Loctite is recommended. Broadcast Message 0518, 1475, TSB 04-22-7, 05-17-6, 06-23-4.
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/bulletin1.htm
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Laughing Gas
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From: Magnolia, TX
Originally Posted by InstantGrits
Look what I found
99-07 Super Duty F-Series Two-Piece Driveshaft Shudder:
Some trucks may exhibit a vibration on moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. This is usually due to too high of an angle through the center u-joint. The correct angle through the u-joint should be 0.5-3.0 degrees (compare front shaft angle to rear shaft). Check the engineering number of the center bearing bracket to ensure it is the correct application, and replace if necessary. If the bracket is correct, the shudder may be corrected by shimming the bearing down from the bracket using up to three 1/4" shims, part number E0TZ-4A209-A and two grade eight bolts long enough to expose three threads above the nut when tightened to 46 ft/lbs. Loctite is recommended. Broadcast Message 0518, 1475, TSB 04-22-7, 05-17-6, 06-23-4.
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/bulletin1.htm
99-07 Super Duty F-Series Two-Piece Driveshaft Shudder:
Some trucks may exhibit a vibration on moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. This is usually due to too high of an angle through the center u-joint. The correct angle through the u-joint should be 0.5-3.0 degrees (compare front shaft angle to rear shaft). Check the engineering number of the center bearing bracket to ensure it is the correct application, and replace if necessary. If the bracket is correct, the shudder may be corrected by shimming the bearing down from the bracket using up to three 1/4" shims, part number E0TZ-4A209-A and two grade eight bolts long enough to expose three threads above the nut when tightened to 46 ft/lbs. Loctite is recommended. Broadcast Message 0518, 1475, TSB 04-22-7, 05-17-6, 06-23-4.
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/bulletin1.htm
Okay, what if you don't have a carrier bearing, meaning you have a single piece driveshaft?
CMOS
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Originally Posted by mericanwit
fellas
I've been having these "vibration" issues with my rear diif. I though it to be the tranny at first and had it looked at several times... Never could duplicate issue... I finally had to take back and a service rep took a ride along and finally realised that these "vibration" issues were indeed true.
So, I have to drop off my fx4 f150 on Tuesday am and will let everyone know how I make out.
I've been having these "vibration" issues with my rear diif. I though it to be the tranny at first and had it looked at several times... Never could duplicate issue... I finally had to take back and a service rep took a ride along and finally realised that these "vibration" issues were indeed true.
So, I have to drop off my fx4 f150 on Tuesday am and will let everyone know how I make out.
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From: Lake Park, GA
Hello all,
I'm new to this forum, but have the same transmission problem, ie, slamming or jerking at 50 to 55 and a tremendous vibration starting off in all gears (auto). I have an '06 Lariat, 5.4, auto, 18" wheels and the 6.5 ft bed. I have a 5th wheel trailer I pull which is maxed out at 8400 lbs, but normally weighs in at 7700. According to the specs charts, it should be able to pull 9500 lbs and have a bed capacity of over 1800 lbs. The entire combination weighed in at just over 13,000 lbs. So far, the dealer has replaced the driveshaft and plates in the posi rear. Still does it! I think it's the transmission. Any ideas?
I'm new to this forum, but have the same transmission problem, ie, slamming or jerking at 50 to 55 and a tremendous vibration starting off in all gears (auto). I have an '06 Lariat, 5.4, auto, 18" wheels and the 6.5 ft bed. I have a 5th wheel trailer I pull which is maxed out at 8400 lbs, but normally weighs in at 7700. According to the specs charts, it should be able to pull 9500 lbs and have a bed capacity of over 1800 lbs. The entire combination weighed in at just over 13,000 lbs. So far, the dealer has replaced the driveshaft and plates in the posi rear. Still does it! I think it's the transmission. Any ideas?
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It is my understanding that the one piece driveshafts don't exhitbit vibrations. The TSB on the clunk deals with the slip yoke. Even thoughjthe first pass is to grease the yoke, most of the time the splines are worn and need to be replaced.
There have been some trans problems with some trucks with shifting.
There have been some trans problems with some trucks with shifting.
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From: Lake Park, GA
KevinM, I agree. This problem seems to plague a lot of F-150's. I've gone thru several threads here in the Forum and they range from vibrations that go from the floorboard to the steering and seat. That kind of runs the gamut for ID'ing the source. My problem is the "slamming and jerking" back and forth when it's under load like with the trailer attached. I've gone back to the dealer and they're going to check out the possibility of clutches in the tranny. I'm just about ready to go either with an F-250 (which also has the same vib problems) or to a Silverado 1500HD! Thanks for the input...I'll let the forum know what happens.
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