Vibration while decelerating
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From: Sarasota, FL area
Years ago, we were coming back from a NC trip to FL. I had the same issue in the car...upon coasting/decelerating there was a strange vibration/rumble type issue.
Turns out 3 lugnuts snapped off (a 5 bolt wheel) on one of my wheels.
Check/retorque all your lug nuts! Make sure none of them snap off the studs!
Turns out 3 lugnuts snapped off (a 5 bolt wheel) on one of my wheels.
Check/retorque all your lug nuts! Make sure none of them snap off the studs!
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I too had the same issues with a vibration in my steering and I could feel it in the gas pedal. My wife could never notice it, thats how light it was but it drove me nuts. I tried chasing this issue down for almost a year. Rotating tires, alignment, ect..ect..ect... Finally I gave in and determined it had to be a wheel bearing, but I couldn't figure out which one so I just changed both front wheel bearings and I've not had a vibration since. That was over 2 months ago. I could feel a little something slightly in one of the bearings when I took it out. All I can figure is it had just enough of a flat spot to give that vibration between 60 and 70mph.
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Vibration
I am having same issues but none of this e
seemed to stay on track the forst post was about drivetrain vibratoon from console and vibrations at speeds when lettingvoff pedal. Mine wl vibrate when lettingvoff the gas when over 50 mph anything after that it goes away. It is in the drive train for sure not a steering feel at all you feel it in the seat the floor shifter and hear a noise. The absolute smallest amount of gas pedal input it goes away any help ease
seemed to stay on track the forst post was about drivetrain vibratoon from console and vibrations at speeds when lettingvoff pedal. Mine wl vibrate when lettingvoff the gas when over 50 mph anything after that it goes away. It is in the drive train for sure not a steering feel at all you feel it in the seat the floor shifter and hear a noise. The absolute smallest amount of gas pedal input it goes away any help ease
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Telescoping Steering Column Tip Worked
Okay, I haven't posted back because I've been confused. I had a rental 2017 F150 very similar to mine. It also had a vibration in the same manor but much less severe. I couldn't compare it on the roads that produced the worst vibration mainly because they were ice and snow covered. But on other roads I did feel it on deceleration even if it was quite a bit less severe.
I'm used to driving my 2012 F150 which had a very isolated feel from the road. In fact it was a main complaint as many reviews said the steering was numb and lacked road feedback.
So I think Ford intentionally changed the feel so you can now feel the road surface.
I actually found the answer to my vibration while searching the forums here but wish I could remember the member to give them credit. They had mentioned the telescoping steering column.
Well I never remembered having this vibration when I first got the truck and in fact didn't even know my steering column telescoped. After fighting to find a comfortable position, I found in the manual that the steering column telescoped. It wasn't long after that, now that I remember back, that the vibration issue seemed to surface.
What I found is that with the steering column pushed all the way in, there is a very slight road feedback when decelerating right after acceleration, and much less noticeable when comparing deceleration from a steady speed.
The more you telescope the steering column out, that slight difference is amplified. Even at 1/2 length it's very minor and seems to be similar to the other 2017 F150 5.0L that I drove.
Pulling the steering column all the way out, produces the concerning vibration I first posted about. Getting the column off the extended out stop, seems to reduce it by quite a bit.
I pulled the column all the way so I could get my legs stretched out but having the column all the way out isn't really needed. I put it about 1/2 way out and the vibration seems to be a none issue now.
Another thing, while the 5.0L revs smooth, it produces it's own vibrations, more so than the 2012 5.0L I had, which in itself, produced more vibration than the 2010 5.4L 3V I had previous to the 2012.
While the acceleration vibration from the 5.0L is smooth (think of a lower robust blender feel), it seems to mask all road feel and vibration. Hense making the difference from acceleration to deceleration noticeable. Comparing from a steady speed, not acceleration, makes the difference not very noticeable if at all.
Hope this is the answer to other's vibration issues in the thread. With the steering wheel telescoped only 1/2 way out, the road feel/vibration is acceptable and most likely would had never been noticed if the column had never extended all the way out.
Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions.
I'm used to driving my 2012 F150 which had a very isolated feel from the road. In fact it was a main complaint as many reviews said the steering was numb and lacked road feedback.
So I think Ford intentionally changed the feel so you can now feel the road surface.
I actually found the answer to my vibration while searching the forums here but wish I could remember the member to give them credit. They had mentioned the telescoping steering column.
Well I never remembered having this vibration when I first got the truck and in fact didn't even know my steering column telescoped. After fighting to find a comfortable position, I found in the manual that the steering column telescoped. It wasn't long after that, now that I remember back, that the vibration issue seemed to surface.
What I found is that with the steering column pushed all the way in, there is a very slight road feedback when decelerating right after acceleration, and much less noticeable when comparing deceleration from a steady speed.
The more you telescope the steering column out, that slight difference is amplified. Even at 1/2 length it's very minor and seems to be similar to the other 2017 F150 5.0L that I drove.
Pulling the steering column all the way out, produces the concerning vibration I first posted about. Getting the column off the extended out stop, seems to reduce it by quite a bit.
I pulled the column all the way so I could get my legs stretched out but having the column all the way out isn't really needed. I put it about 1/2 way out and the vibration seems to be a none issue now.
Another thing, while the 5.0L revs smooth, it produces it's own vibrations, more so than the 2012 5.0L I had, which in itself, produced more vibration than the 2010 5.4L 3V I had previous to the 2012.
While the acceleration vibration from the 5.0L is smooth (think of a lower robust blender feel), it seems to mask all road feel and vibration. Hense making the difference from acceleration to deceleration noticeable. Comparing from a steady speed, not acceleration, makes the difference not very noticeable if at all.
Hope this is the answer to other's vibration issues in the thread. With the steering wheel telescoped only 1/2 way out, the road feel/vibration is acceptable and most likely would had never been noticed if the column had never extended all the way out.
Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions.
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Thanks everyone. The vibration just started not long after the first oil change. Since I have the 5.5' bed, it's likely the 1 piece drive shaft.
Don't think it's wheels or tires since the vibration goes away when accelerating. Seems to be the vibration is from something that's not tight since acceleration puts torque on it and forces parts to press together.
Really wishing I never traded in my 2012 F150, that truck was awesome.
Don't think it's wheels or tires since the vibration goes away when accelerating. Seems to be the vibration is from something that's not tight since acceleration puts torque on it and forces parts to press together.
Really wishing I never traded in my 2012 F150, that truck was awesome.
you ever figure it out?
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I'm experiencing the exact same thing. The vibration is definitely driveshaft related. It's a high frequency vibration that I can feel mostly in the steering wheel, but also can be felt in the centre console. There is a low frequency rumbling sound that accompanies the vibration.
Mine vibrates when coasting, especially when under a reverse load. If I feather the gas pedal, it goes away. Shifting to neutral does not change the vibration at all.
I've had my truck to the dealer a few times and I'm getting very frustrated. They even had a ford rep with an analyzer machine look at it and it didn't pick up any vibration (so they say). But, I can feel it as plain as day each time I drive the truck. Its definitely affecting my overall enjoyment of my new truck.
Mine vibrates when coasting, especially when under a reverse load. If I feather the gas pedal, it goes away. Shifting to neutral does not change the vibration at all.
I've had my truck to the dealer a few times and I'm getting very frustrated. They even had a ford rep with an analyzer machine look at it and it didn't pick up any vibration (so they say). But, I can feel it as plain as day each time I drive the truck. Its definitely affecting my overall enjoyment of my new truck.
ever figure this out? Having the exact issue on my 2015. Thanks!