Driveshaft fixed and something's fishy....
#16
06-09-2013, 03:15 PM
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A driveshaft that breaks suddenly and causes loss of control of the vehicle is a safety defect. Ordinary wear on a component that is to be replaced periodically like tires is not a safety defect.
There are tons of people that are having to replace and having problems with drivesahfts on F-150's (including mine.) I will recommend everyone report their drive shaft problems to the NHTSA. I don't expect there to be a recall, but you never know.
Reporting it is the only defense we have and helps support problems if they get complaints from different owners. If it did not happen to you, don't worry about it. Ram recalled theirs last year due to reports.
There are tons of people that are having to replace and having problems with drivesahfts on F-150's (including mine.) I will recommend everyone report their drive shaft problems to the NHTSA. I don't expect there to be a recall, but you never know.
Reporting it is the only defense we have and helps support problems if they get complaints from different owners. If it did not happen to you, don't worry about it. Ram recalled theirs last year due to reports.
I would venture a guess that more people are killed yearly by tire blowouts because they didn't inflate their tires properly than all of the deaths since the beginning of time caused by broken driveshafts. Seriously, even if it does break, the chance of it causing loss of control of the vehicle is extremely slim. If it breaks, you lose power, you pull over, you wait for a tow.
We really need to recall people that don't know how to drive, if you ask me.
#17
06-12-2013, 10:40 AM
I know some of you reset your trip odometers, but I use mine for different purposes, so instead, I take a picture of the instrument cluster with my phone, and then compare it when I get the truck back. Last week I got my back glass and door speaker harnesses replaced under warranty, and they put 1.2 miles on my truck.
-John
-John
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06-13-2013, 10:37 AM
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I never reset it. I take a picture of it with my phone. Resetting it makes it too easy for the dealership to do the same to cover up something, imo. I take picture of the odometer, that way it is much more difficult for them to play games.
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More grist for the mill...
June 13, 2013
Recall Alert: 2013 Rams for Software, Front Driveshaft
Following reports that two trucks had sustained damage, Chrysler discovered some trucks were subject to a condition that may cause the front prop shaft to bind or fracture, resulting in power loss.
From: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...000-Ram-trucks
via: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/06...riveshaft.html
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Drive shaft comes off truck, strikes woman's car on US-24
Woman taken to hospital with headache pain
Posted: June 14, 2013
A 31-year-old woman was injured after a portion of a drive shaft of a passing pickup truck became detached and struck the windshield of the red Pontiac Gran Prix she was driving... The shaft poked a hole in the driver’s side of the windshield and shattered the window on the driver’s side... It wasn’t clear if the woman was struck by the shaft or just debris from the accident.
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-06-14/...mans-car-us-24
June 13, 2013
Recall Alert: 2013 Rams for Software, Front Driveshaft
Following reports that two trucks had sustained damage, Chrysler discovered some trucks were subject to a condition that may cause the front prop shaft to bind or fracture, resulting in power loss.
From: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...000-Ram-trucks
via: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/06...riveshaft.html
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Drive shaft comes off truck, strikes woman's car on US-24
Woman taken to hospital with headache pain
Posted: June 14, 2013
A 31-year-old woman was injured after a portion of a drive shaft of a passing pickup truck became detached and struck the windshield of the red Pontiac Gran Prix she was driving... The shaft poked a hole in the driver’s side of the windshield and shattered the window on the driver’s side... It wasn’t clear if the woman was struck by the shaft or just debris from the accident.
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-06-14/...mans-car-us-24
Last edited by Rambo; 06-14-2013 at 01:24 PM.
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02-10-2014, 11:45 PM
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Hello, I havent been on forums in a long time. I have a 2011 Ford F150 5.0 2-wheel drive that I bought new. I have about 40K miles and I also have the darn clunking. Sounds like either loose U-joints or a loose yoke. I havent looked at my owners manual and I am wondering what the warranty period is so I can take it into a dealer and have it checked out. Clunk is quite annoying. Thanks,
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02-11-2014, 12:43 AM
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02-11-2014, 12:41 PM
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My 03 did it also.. took it to the ford house and they charged me 80 bucks to grease it. Redonkulous
#23
02-26-2014, 12:19 PM
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My name is Ashley and I'm the new Ford Customer Service rep here on the forum. I recommend swinging by the dealer to have them take a look at this noise. Let me know what they have to say, and I'll assist, if necessary.
I'm happy to take a look at this for you. Send me a PM with your name, phone number, VIN, mileage, and dealer info. I'll see how I can help.
Ashley