Vibration/Grinding noise at low speeds, 2013 F150
#1
Vibration/Grinding noise at low speeds, 2013 F150
I own a 2013 F-150 I bought in 2014. I've had it almost 2 years with 22,000 miles on it on the 5.0 liter, V-8. The front end has developed a slight vibration grinding noise at low speeds. It happens when braking and accelerating from a stop. It happens only at slow speeds, 0-20 mph.
Had it in to the dealer, but they could not reproduce the issue. Taking it back in this week as the problem is getting worse.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
Had it in to the dealer, but they could not reproduce the issue. Taking it back in this week as the problem is getting worse.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
#2
StlouisF150. I know it has only been a few since you posted this but I was wondering if you have determined what the problem is? I'm experiencing the same issues and I am leaning towards the IWE actuator being the problem. The grinding sound is more noticeable when it is cold out. I took mine into the dealer the other day and they could not recreate the noise. That day it was much warmer than it had been. I have also noticed a very slight vibration in the steering wheel, pedals, and floorboard. Have you noticed this with your grinding?
#3
StlouisF150. I know it has only been a few since you posted this but I was wondering if you have determined what the problem is? I'm experiencing the same issues and I am leaning towards the IWE actuator being the problem. The grinding sound is more noticeable when it is cold out. I took mine into the dealer the other day and they could not recreate the noise. That day it was much warmer than it had been. I have also noticed a very slight vibration in the steering wheel, pedals, and floorboard. Have you noticed this with your grinding?
Last edited by Mad greenback; 03-20-2016 at 01:37 PM.
#4
StlouisF150. I know it has only been a few since you posted this but I was wondering if you have determined what the problem is? I'm experiencing the same issues and I am leaning towards the IWE actuator being the problem. The grinding sound is more noticeable when it is cold out. I took mine into the dealer the other day and they could not recreate the noise. That day it was much warmer than it had been. I have also noticed a very slight vibration in the steering wheel, pedals, and floorboard. Have you noticed this with your grinding?
thanks
#5
Problem diagnosed
I believe I have, rather the dealership, diagnosed the problem with my Ecoboost F150. Apparently there is a problem with the vacuum pump on ecoboost models. The extent of the problem has caused Ford to extend the warranty on this part to 10years/150,000 miles. The part is on emergency back order and I've already been waiting on it for over a month. The intermittent failure of the pump causes the 4wd system to attempt to engage but is unable to so. What you would experience when you have a leak in the IWE system.
When the part is replaced I'll report back to say if the problem is actually fixed.
When the part is replaced I'll report back to say if the problem is actually fixed.
#6
I had 58,500 miles on my truck when the dealer believed he diagnosed the problem. Due to the vacuum pump being on back order I went over the 60,000 power train warranty before the part came in and was installed. After I got truck back the vacuum pump definitely did not solve the problem. Now the dealer said he does think he can do much because the truck is out of warranty.
I changed the right front hub/wheel bearing and that,too, did not fix the problem. My next step is the hub actuator but I do not believe that is the problem. I looked at the u-joints and they seemed fine.
I am at a loss now. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I changed the right front hub/wheel bearing and that,too, did not fix the problem. My next step is the hub actuator but I do not believe that is the problem. I looked at the u-joints and they seemed fine.
I am at a loss now. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.
#7
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Having the same issue guys
I noticed a similar thing happening with my truck over the past month. While driving at slow speeds like in a parking lot you can hear a very faint groaning noise and feel a vibration in the steering wheel. My truck is a 15 EcoBoost King Ranch with 61,000 miles on it bought it in October 2015. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet I'm going to run some of the tests in the different 4x4 modes and see if that affects it at all. I drive this truck between 1000 and 1200 miles per week and I don't have time to take it to the dealer at the moment you think it will cause any harm if I keep driving it? It only does it at low speeds not highway speeds. Love my truck this is the very first little problem I've ever had with it knock on wood.
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#8
My 2013 is having the same issue. Slowing from 30 mph to a stop. 2wd or 4wd makes no difference. Traction control on or off also doesn't matter neither does wheel position. It is definitely speed related RPM and gear it's in make no difference to the noise. My mechanic could not replicate the problem but says everything under the truck is rock solid.
Last edited by Angus1; 02-17-2017 at 08:07 PM.
#9
In case it helps someone else. They put mine on a lift and tried to repeat the speeds but it wouldn't make the noise. I guess because there was no load on the wheels. They also hooked up some noise/vibration sensors on each corner and drove it but that came back negative also.