2006 F-250 4x4 (14,000 miles)
I am wondering if this shim scenario could be the shudder I am experiencing?
It only happen when hauling my #11,000 fifth wheel trailer (#1,600 pin weight in the bed) and in stop and go traffic; from stop to about 25mph. It never happens when unloaded.

I wrote a previous thread on this but the only feed-back was possible transmission problems, which I don't think is the case. As soon as the Michigan winter is over I will be taking the trailer out of storage and take it and the truck to the dealer for diagnosis.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

 

Yes, there is a provision in the shimming procedure to compensate for loaded conditions. It's a strong possibility that you can correct this.

 

You will notice it much more when pulling heavy loads!!!!!!!! So yes I't should help on yours also...

 

Thanks again everyone,My truck is at Ford today gettn diagnosed probalbly shimmed as per the TSB so I will let you know how that turns out

 

If the problem is what the TSB states do they charge for the repair? Or are they responsible for it? THanks

 

Your power is in knowledge... Here's some information. https://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/full...hp?tsb=05-17-6

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of new vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

<table border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <th align="center">OPERATION</th> <th align="center">DESCRIPTION</th> <th align="center">TIME</th></tr> <tr> <td class="NOBOTTOMBORDER" align="left">051706A</td><td class="NOBOTTOMBORDER" align="left">1999-2006 F-Super Duty: Road Test To Verify Concern, Install One Shim, And Road Test To Verify Repair (Includes Time To Raise Vehicle And Install Threadlock)</td><td class="NOBOTTOMBORDER" align="left">1.2 Hrs.</td> </tr><tr> <td class="NOBORDER" align="left">051706B</td><td class="NOBORDER" align="left">1999-2006 F-Super Duty: Road Test To Verify Concern, Install One Shim, And Road Test To Verify Repair Condition Still Exists, Install A Second Shim And Road Test (Includes Time To Raise Vehicle And Install Threadlock)</td><td class="NOBORDER" align="left">1.7 Hrs.</td> </tr><tr> <td class="NOBORDER" align="left">051706C</td><td class="NOBORDER" align="left">1999-2006 F-Super Duty: Road Test To Verify Concern, Install One Shim, And Road Test To Verify Repair, Install A Second Shim And Road Test Condition Still Exists, Install A Third Shim And Road Test (Includes Time To Raise Vehicle And Install Threadlock)</td><td class="NOBORDER" align="left">2.2 Hrs.</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

Do I understand right, I have to pay for the repair, the repair of stuff that should be right in the first place? Thanks man...let me know, Im still confused a little bit....

 

HTTTRH: I repaired mine myself mainly because I had a 4" lift and I believe it contributed to the drive line angle vibration. It took me less than 45 min to complete and I had to drill the holes in 3 shims that I made from 1/4" steel...

 

Check with your dealer for the facts, but the way that I read it is that it's covered under the new vehicle warranty. What I don't know is if that's the 3yr/36k coverage or the 5yr/100k coverage. The latter is for engine and drive train. The drive shaft is part of the drive train. My GUESS is that it's covered either way, but I'm not Ford, nor am I a tech... I'm just a guy with an opinion and an interpretation of the TSB language.

 

Thanks OZX

 

[QUOTE=Enomra]HTTTRH: I repaired mine myself mainly because I had a 4" lift and I believe it contributed to the drive line angle vibration. It took me less than 45 min to complete and I had to drill the holes in 3 shims that I made from 1/4" steel...[/QUOTE

I also made mine myself. Dealer wanted $150.00 for one.