I have a similar issue on my 2012 FX4 3.5EB (only 42K miles). I have only had this rig a couple months; first Ford I have ever owned.


The steering wheel vibrates at a fairly high frequency and amplitude. It feels like my hands are going to sleep.


It is most noticeable at 40-50MPH. If I put it in neutral as I coast down the highway and let the engine idle, it is still there. So it isn't in the engine or blowers. I has to be in the drive train past the tranny.


It is fairly steady and constant. If it changes its not rapid. It doesn't change with different gears, acceleration, or deceleration.


I took it to my local dealer today. For $100 they told me that the front rotors were warped. If they were, it was slight.... The dealer was more than happy to charge me $600 the replace the rotors. I declined. For $150 in parts and 2 hours of time I now have new rotors and new pads (one was cracked). The pad slides were too tight (rust under them) so I cleaned them up so the pads move freely and used the brake grease to keep them sliding.


No luck. The vibration is still there. Glad I didn't pay the dealer to do it. Back to square one.


The tires are a bit aggressive but not new and worn some so I don't think that they are to blame. I had them balanced and rotated last week just in case. Tomorrow I will find one of the small dealers with an F150 on the lot with smoother all seasons and pay him a few $$ just to swap those onto my rig long enough to go for a ride and confirm it.


Any other ideas out there? ...not sure there isn't a new Chevy in my near future.

 

You should have started a new thread in the 2009-2014 section instead of hijacking a 2015 thread.

 

Thanks for the offer Crystal. I took it in and they figured out it was abad drive shaft. They didn't go into much detail, but the vibration is gone so everything is a ok. By the way glc, give the guy a break! He is just trying to help or get help for his issue.

 

I understand, but there is such a thing as forum etiquette.

 

Welcome to the forum, CLT! Did you swing by the dealership today? Come back and share how things went. If you'd like, I'll loop in your regional customer service manager (CSM); PM me your details to get started. When writing, please include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, current mileage, and servicing dealership.

Fantastic news, outdoorzman! I'm glad to hear that you're vibration-free now. If you need any help in the future, I'll be here.

Crystal

 

Whoa.. the response I typed up would have felt way to good to post. Good thing I didn't.

 

Thank you for your kind words. It is appreciated. I'm sorry I stepped on toes. I didn't realize they were there.


I didn't make it to the dealership today... that 'WORK' thing got in the way. I will let you know how it goes when I do make it. Maybe tomorrow.

 

By the way... where are those rules posted?

 

It's not a written rule, it's just common forum etiquette.

This thread is in the 2015 truck section and you have a 2012. Common sense?

 

Sounds like a plan, CLT. You know how to reach me if you need my help.

Crystal

 

My 2015 Eco lariat fx4 does the same , 1400 km on it . I will be taking it in

 

I do not know everything. Check alignment (tow /cast) ?? Do or done burn outs lately?????