33 days without a truck
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33 days without a truck
Well today makes 33 total days without a truck and 25 consecutive days at the same dealer. They can't pinpoint the cause of the vibration but they know it's there. 
It's also the 4th time in the shop for this problem. Maybe I'll get my truck back one day.
It's also the 4th time in the shop for this problem. Maybe I'll get my truck back one day.
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33 day i not acceptable.
There is a TSB, about rear axle angle on 09-2011's
Plus more on 4.6L reprograming, 4.6 L's.
What is your truck? Year, engine, wheel base? Any Mods? i.e. lifts or such?
There is a TSB, about rear axle angle on 09-2011's
Plus more on 4.6L reprograming, 4.6 L's.
What is your truck? Year, engine, wheel base? Any Mods? i.e. lifts or such?
Last edited by Doh; Mar 25, 2011 at 09:00 PM.
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Here are the parameters for which a vehicle can fall under Maryland's Lemon Law.
http://www.lemonjustice.com/lemon-la...t_is_lemon.php
Makes you wonder if the dealer is hanging onto to the truck because this is the 4th attempt to fix the same issue and if they return it to the OP without finding the problem, then the door for a lemon law claim is wide open.
As long as the truck is still in their possession, then they can easily say that "were still working on it to resolve the issue" and therefore have a legitimate reason for the claim to be denied.
Just a thought.
I think if I were the OP, I would be thoroughly researching the lemon law and get some paperwork started. Just in case.
http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Business...aw/default.htm
http://www.lemonjustice.com/lemon-la...t_is_lemon.php
Maryland What is a Lemon Car under Maryland Lemon Law?
Maryland Lemon Law, formally known as the Automobile Warranty Enforcement Law, covers new and leased passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks under 3/4 ton, and motorcycles that are registered in Maryland within 15 months or 15,000 miles of the original purchase (whichever comes first). In order to be considered a “lemon,” the vehicle must meet the following requirements:
•Does not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranty
•Has manufacturer’s defects that occurred during the first 15 months from the original owner’s delivery date or the first 15,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first), and any one of the three of the following requirements:
◦Has a brake or steering failure that was not corrected after the first repair attempt, and that causes the vehicle to fail Maryland’s safety inspection;
◦or has any one problem that substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle that was not corrected in four repair attempts;
◦or has any number of problems that substantially impair the use and market value of the vehicle that have caused it to be out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days.
Maryland Lemon Law, formally known as the Automobile Warranty Enforcement Law, covers new and leased passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks under 3/4 ton, and motorcycles that are registered in Maryland within 15 months or 15,000 miles of the original purchase (whichever comes first). In order to be considered a “lemon,” the vehicle must meet the following requirements:
•Does not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranty
•Has manufacturer’s defects that occurred during the first 15 months from the original owner’s delivery date or the first 15,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first), and any one of the three of the following requirements:
◦Has a brake or steering failure that was not corrected after the first repair attempt, and that causes the vehicle to fail Maryland’s safety inspection;
◦or has any one problem that substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle that was not corrected in four repair attempts;
◦or has any number of problems that substantially impair the use and market value of the vehicle that have caused it to be out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days.
Makes you wonder if the dealer is hanging onto to the truck because this is the 4th attempt to fix the same issue and if they return it to the OP without finding the problem, then the door for a lemon law claim is wide open.
As long as the truck is still in their possession, then they can easily say that "were still working on it to resolve the issue" and therefore have a legitimate reason for the claim to be denied.
Just a thought.
I think if I were the OP, I would be thoroughly researching the lemon law and get some paperwork started. Just in case.
http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Business...aw/default.htm
Last edited by mlamprey; Mar 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM.
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I was cruising on another site and saw this .. Made me think of a post i read on this forum so i thought i would share the link with you. May not be what is wrong with yours but you never know.
http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewt...p?f=69&t=95448
http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewt...p?f=69&t=95448
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I am happy to say that I have my truck and it's vibration free. Feb 28th to Apr 7th, you do the math.
The driveshaft was removed and sent out to be balanced. It did come back with added weights. Two sets of wheels and tires tried. The axles were removed and checked for run-out, the ring and pinion was removed and checked for proper alignment and run-out. The shims that were put in to correct the pinion angle were removed as they were not needed, the center bearing was shimmed and finally the transmission mount was replaced.
The road was long, stressful and exhausting. However I have my truck back! I am sure that the dealer is as happy to have it gone as I am to have it back.
Now I can resume spending copious amounts of money on mods that I really don't need but think I want and in the end will not make one bit of difference.
The driveshaft was removed and sent out to be balanced. It did come back with added weights. Two sets of wheels and tires tried. The axles were removed and checked for run-out, the ring and pinion was removed and checked for proper alignment and run-out. The shims that were put in to correct the pinion angle were removed as they were not needed, the center bearing was shimmed and finally the transmission mount was replaced.
The road was long, stressful and exhausting. However I have my truck back! I am sure that the dealer is as happy to have it gone as I am to have it back.
Now I can resume spending copious amounts of money on mods that I really don't need but think I want and in the end will not make one bit of difference.
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I am happy to say that I have my truck and it's vibration free. Feb 28th to Apr 7th, you do the math.
The driveshaft was removed and sent out to be balanced. It did come back with added weights. Two sets of wheels and tires tried. The axles were removed and checked for run-out, the ring and pinion was removed and checked for proper alignment and run-out. The shims that were put in to correct the pinion angle were removed as they were not needed, the center bearing was shimmed and finally the transmission mount was replaced.
The road was long, stressful and exhausting. However I have my truck back! I am sure that the dealer is as happy to have it gone as I am to have it back.
Now I can resume spending copious amounts of money on mods that I really don't need but think I want and in the end will not make one bit of difference.
The driveshaft was removed and sent out to be balanced. It did come back with added weights. Two sets of wheels and tires tried. The axles were removed and checked for run-out, the ring and pinion was removed and checked for proper alignment and run-out. The shims that were put in to correct the pinion angle were removed as they were not needed, the center bearing was shimmed and finally the transmission mount was replaced.
The road was long, stressful and exhausting. However I have my truck back! I am sure that the dealer is as happy to have it gone as I am to have it back.
Now I can resume spending copious amounts of money on mods that I really don't need but think I want and in the end will not make one bit of difference.
