Time to take the S’crew to the dealer, couple Questions before I go, I have a vibration when you get above 65 mph, I had the wheels balanced that made no difference any thoughts, Is this a known problem.


I also have some problems with the radio this sounds like it this TSB 02-21-5 OCT 02 Two Way Radio - Static/Signal Loss I also get a lot of noise from that fan that is on the CD player/Radio.

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/20/022076DA.html

 

Driveshafts have had some balance problems.
The cd player might be replaced for the noise concern you have.

 

I will have them look at that is this a well know problem, or just something you have seen before, I want my truck in and out of the shop as quick as it can be.

 

I've had the same problem with my 99 f-150. I only have it happen on a cetatin stretch of highway in So.Cal. I have noticed other Ford trucks bounce the same way. I bounce in the cab until 1 I either slow it down to 60 or 2 I leave that stretch of highway. There are others bouncing to. Let me know if this is the same problem.

 

It sounds like it may be your rear end also. Check my post "growling @58-65" and you'll see your not alone with vibes, whines, groans, etc... Wait for the screw TSB to come out and take her in! Other Ford truck sites are also complaining about our problems, I smell a recall.

 

that sounds like mine... it goes to the shop next monday, for some body work and then to check out the bouncing...

 

let me know what you guys come up with..........mine bounces at 45mph

 

the blame my tires Dunlop Rover Touring LT - P255/70R16 they say they are to aggressive, I think thats BS, but what can you do.


Dunlop Rover Touring LT Tires

As far as the radio they replaced it after i had to yell ad the guy after he blamed the problem on my XM radio, which is install FM modulated. that i disconnected before taking it in. then they said the static was in the XM side, but finaly they got it to happen on the FM side and replaced it..

 

If you still have the original tires, put them back on. I had the same crap with my Silverado. For me, it turned out I just had a POS, and for that PLUS a lot of other reasons, got them to take it back via lemon law.

If your not under warranty, bring it to a drivetrain/tranny specialist in your area. He should be able to pinpoint the problem rather quickly if he knows what he is doing.

 

The best way to check the tires is to swap all four of them with another truck for a day. The problem will either follow the truck, or follow the tires. Then you know for sure you have ruled one or the other out of the picture.