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#1560 of 2180 Re: My 2005 F150 is still vibrating! [shorepaknc] by jimejoe

Oct 04, 2005 (1:51 pm)

Replying to: shorepaknc (Aug 30, 2005 7:45 am)
Hey Micomark
 I also have a piece of junk 150 with the shakes, been to the dealer SIX times for the same thing. Changed the front rotors, new tires, drive shaft, re balanced tires again, oh yes very important the DAMPNER on the frame trick (ford's patch) didn't work either, and somethings they tried that they couldn't tell me about ??? Also called another ford dealer service department and they told me that there was a TSB on the ring and pinion gears ( laser cut wrong )... Let me know what happened with the court thing. Thanks, I feel your pain !

#1561 of 2180 Hello: by jrosasmc

Oct 04, 2005 (2:05 pm)

I have the opportunity to purchase my neighbor's truck, which is a '95 F-150 4x4 long-bed, 300 straight-six, E40D transmission. Although the bodywork is a little tired at 115k miles it still runs like it's new and he maintains it by the book without fail. He is trying to let it go for $2800.
 
Now my main question is this- Are there any major weaknesses/trouble spots that the 300 six has?

#1562 of 2180 Re: Hello: [jrosasmc] by audiobob

Oct 04, 2005 (4:29 pm)

Replying to: jrosasmc (Oct 04, 2005 2:05 pm)
Good torque - low horsepower ( for its displacement ) These motors have served me well .one was an 84 and the other was a 73.both trucks ran over 200,000 mls. with NO internal work ever.

#1563 of 2180 Re: My 2005 F150 is still vibrating! [micomark] by archerz12

Oct 04, 2005 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: micomark (Aug 29, 2005 5:33 am)
Wow.... Your vibration problem sounds exactly what I went through with my 1991 F150 for 10 years. Just recently one of my vendors told me to give him the truck and he would straighten it out. I was using Uniroyal 31 x 10 x 15 all terrains. Believe it or not, it was the balance. I had 4 different sets of tires on that truck over the years and they all vibrated intermittently, mostly 55 to 65 MPH. Several different companies tried to balance them out with the same results. I can't tell you what type of balancer they used, but will find out. I finaly sold old faithfull and bought a new F150 Lariat 4 x 4 and love except for 2 things, gas mileage and the inability to lock out the hubs. Which go hand in hand. I called Warn and they claim they have no intention of making a kit for it. $$$$$$$$ I think the 4 x 4 on the fly is a big mistake, especially with fuel $3.00 per gallon.

#1564 of 2180 Re: No Juice [hunter5] by atvlouis

Oct 04, 2005 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: hunter5 (Jun 08, 2005 11:17 pm)
i am having the same issue with my 90 f150 5.0 L what did you do to fix it?

#1565 of 2180 Re: headliner [vinny2424] by warriorcoach

Oct 04, 2005 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: vinny2424 (Jul 07, 2005 2:48 pm)
Vinny - or anyone else- did the dealer fix your headliner rattle? I have a new 2005 SCREW w/ moonroof and the light hitting the roof is driving my nuts.
 
Also have you had any trouble with the rear end? Specifically the slipping and "clunking" noise when taking off from a stop. I believe I read it is related to the clutch assembly in the limited slip differential.

#1566 of 2180 "Check engine soon" by greako

Oct 04, 2005 (11:51 pm)

Hello,
I have a 1999 Super cab 7.3 diesel with a 6 speed manual transmission. 57,000 miles. I have had the truck since new and changed the oil and filter every 4,000 miles along with all the reccomended maintaince. I have not had any problems with it at all, but just yesterday the "check engine soon" light came on. Does anyone out there have any suggestions as to what I should look for before taking in to a dealer?

#1567 of 2180 Electrical problem with '76 Ford by rnmparsons

Oct 05, 2005 (8:35 am)

The other day I took the bed off of the truck, rear pinion seal needs replaced, someone had done a little "extra "wiring" under the frame and several other things needed some attention. I broke out my mig welder and did some weld repairs on the frame and the rear bumper. Before I started welding, I unhook the Positive terminal on the battery. Now nothing works on the truck but the horn. I have power (13.1 volts) from the Battery to the solenoid, but no further. I have never heard of frying a solenoid by welding on the frame, Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

#1568 of 2180 Re: My 2005 F150 is still vibrating! [micomark] by rcgofast

Oct 05, 2005 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: micomark (Aug 29, 2005 5:33 am)
I've had most of the above problems. I've now had my truck in the shop for 40 days (8 times) since March. Went to arbitration with the BBB last week and won a repurchase but it is still going to cost me about 7000.00 once it is all said and done. So I really don't come out ahead. I would suggest to anyone reading this to hire an attorney and pursue the Lemon Law in order to recoupe all that you've spent. I haven't accepted the decision yet and considering an attorney to start the lemon law process. If Ford would just treat their customers better instead of giving us the run around we wouldn't be here today talking about F 150's that DO HAVE A PROBLEM.
 
Micomark, I'm curious as to what you've done since you've written this and what have the results been?

#1569 of 2180 Re: F-150 Vibration [ranger67] by jtelesky

Oct 05, 2005 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: ranger67 (Aug 19, 2005 12:29 pm)
Ranger 67: Very similar situation. Same solutions but not solution. Have vibration since purchase. Ford knows they have an engineering problem. Otherwise I like the f-150. My truck has been in the dealership 7 days since my purchase 2 weeks ago. How did you make out with Ford Motor Co. in replacing the truck? Thanks. lemon: ???????

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