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Old May 19, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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We recently purchased a 2000 F-250 PSD. We love the truck, but when we go to brake the truck feels like the suspension is loose. It actually feels like someone has tapped your rear bumper. Then when you go to accelerate it does the same thing. It is kind of like the cab of the truck isn't tightened to the suspension. It feels loose. HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I have taken it back to the dealer once and they said it is normal. I have driven Ford's all of my life and I know that isn't normal. Are there bushings that can go bad?
 
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Old May 21, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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Does it feel like you are towing a trailer and have a loose hitch?? .. if so it is the drive shaft.. its called trailer hitching... or at least thats what it was on our 99
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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I agree, sounds more like slop in the drivetrain or possibly the slip yoke needs to be greased. You have to take it apart to grease it.
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks for the advice. It actually does feel like you have a loose trailer. It isn't so bad in the morning but when it gets warmer it gets worse.
 
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