Seems like there are lots of past threads about driveline shake from the trans. I searched for Tech. Service bulletins and there seem to be several covering this issue. Curious if anyone has access to see what the solutions are from Ford. I have 97 4X4 extended, off road, tow package with a 1 year old 4.6 installed by dealer. There were 3 bulletins pertaining to my truck and I have these problems; trans leak, driveline shake, drivers window rolling down. Drive shake is my biggest concern. Shake starts at about 55 mph and stops around 65. Put the truck in neutral, no shake, let off the gas, no shake. Take it out of o-drive and still shakes. Only shakes while accelerating ,even slight acceleration. Rotated, balanced tires. New u-joints, had drive shaft checked. It is straight and balanced. Shake may be better described as a growl. Will do the lube the driveshaft splines but looks like this isnt the answer. Anyone have access to the TSB? Trans leak is not the tailshaft seal, or pan gasket. Where else do I look?

 

TSB 05-26-10

FORD: 1997-2004 F-150
1997-2006 E-Series
1999-2006 F-Super Duty


This article supersedes TSB 04-26-6 to update the affected model years.

ISSUE:
Some 1997-2006 E-Series, 1999-2006 F-Super Duty, 1997-2003 F-150 and 2004 F-150 Heritage 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a driveline clunk or bump that occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward, following a stop. This condition may be caused by the slip yoke not sliding smoothly on the output shaft splines.

ACTION:
Lubricate the slip yoke with Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Verify the condition.
Remove the driveshaft per Workshop Manual Section 205-01. Be sure to index-mark the driveshaft during removal to maintain alignment during reinstallation.
Lubricate the slip yoke with 7-13 grams (0.25-0.46 oz.) of Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant.
Re-index and reinstall the driveshaft per Workshop Manual.
Verify the repair.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
D2AZ-19590-A (1 lb) or XG-8 (3 oz.) Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant

 

Then there is this one

TSB 05-23-03

FORD: 1997-2005 Expedition, F-150
2002-2005 Explorer
LINCOLN: 1998-2005 Navigator
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY: 2002-2005 Mountaineer


This article supersedes TSB 05-12-6 to update the Service Kit and Service Procedure information.

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit an axle whine or hum during acceleration, deceleration and/or cruise.

ACTION:
An axle repair kit has been developed which incorporates most parts required for a comprehensive axle repair. The kit should be used instead of installing a complete axle assembly to repair an axle whine/hum. Replace Ring and Pinion with Axle Kit and Components.

NOTE: REFER TO THE "DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION" IN-VEHICLE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN THE ONLINE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 205-00, FOR THE LATEST AXLE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.



NOTE: FOR 1999 AND PRIOR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, USE THE 2000 MODEL YEAR WORKSHOP MANUAL.



NOTE: WHEN SERVICING THE REAR AXLE ON ANY 2002-2004 F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, EXPLORER OR MOUNTAINEER BUILT BEFORE 3/30/2004, IF FLUID REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED, REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL EFFICIENT HIGH PERFORMANCE (FEHP) SAE 75W-90 REAR AXLE LUBRICANT WITH SAE 75W-140 HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC REAR AXLE LUBRICANT. WHEN THE FLUID TYPE IS CHANGED, REPLACE THE CURRENT "FEHP" METAL TAG WITH A NEW "75W-140" TAG (F3TZ-4121-AA). IN ADDITION, REMOVE OR BLOCK-OUT THE FEHP REFERENCE ON THE MULTI-COLORED LABEL LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE AXLE TUBE. IF THE AXLE IS A LIMITED-SLIP MODEL, USE XL3 ADDITIVE FRICTION MODIFIER IN THE QUANTITY RECOMMENDED BY THE WORKSHOP MANUAL.



KIT ORDERING: REFER TO THE VEHICLE AXLE TAG FOR AXLE RATIO IDENTIFICATION

5L3Z-4209-A = (8.8-Inch Ring Gear/3.31 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150)
5L3Z-4209-B = (8.8-Inch Ring Gear/3.55 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150, 2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator)
5L3Z-4209-C = (8.8-Inch Ring Gear/3.73 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150, 2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator, 2003-2004 Expedition/Navigator)
5L3Z-4209-D = (9.75-Inch Ring Gear/3.31 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150, 2005 Expedition/Navigator, 1997-2002 Expedition/Navigator)
5L3Z-4209-E = (9.75-Inch Ring Gear/3.55 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150, 1997-2002 Expedition/Navigator)
5L3Z-4209-F = (9.75-Inch Ring Gear/3.73 ratio) (1997-2005 F-150, 1997-2005 Expedition/Navigator)
NOTE: 9.75 REAR AXLE HOUSINGS WERE REDESIGNED IN MID-1999, INCREASING FRONT PINION BEARING SIZE. REPLACING RING & PINIONS IN AN OLD-STYLE AXLE ASSEMBLY WILL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF SPACER P/N YL3Z-4662-CA. SPACER IS TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN INNER PINION BEARING AND COLLAPSIBLE SPACER.



THE AXLE SERVICE KITS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:

4630 - Head Bearing
4628 - Head Bearing Cup
4676 - Pinion Seal
386989-S2 - Washer (Slinger)
4621 - Tail Bearing
4616 - Tail Bearing Cup
4222 - Differential Bearing Cups
4221 - Differential Bearings
4209 - Gear Set (includes pinion shims, pinion nut and crush spacer)
4209 - Instruction Sheet
NOTE: THE KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. SOME OR ALL OF THESE ITEMS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE AXLE SERVICE, DEPENDING ON AXLE APPLICATION/STYLE.



ORDER AS NEEDED:

NOTE: REUSE OF RING GEAR BOLTS, CARRIER BEARING CAP BOLTS AND DIFFERENTIAL SLAVE PIN RETAINING BOLT REQUIRES CLEANING OF THREADS AND INSTALLATION OF TA-27 STUD AND BEARING MOUNT RETAINING COMPOUND & SEALANT.



YL3Z-4662-CA - Pinion Bearing Spacer for 1997-1998 9.75 axles
XG-14 - Gear Marking Compound
4067 - Differential Shims 0.241" to 0.307"
SAE XY-75W140-QL - High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XL-3 - Additive Friction Modifier (Limited Slip Axles Only)
205-506 - Seal Protectors (Rotunda Tool)
W710084-S439 - Wheel End Nuts
390266-S100 - Differential Slave Pin Bolt (9.75" axles)
387426-S100 - Differential Slave Pin Bolt (8.8" axles)
4B422 - Axle Circlips
ZC-21 - Metal Surface Cleaner
TA-29 - Ultra Silicone Sealant
TA-27 - Stud and Bearing Mount Retaining Compound and Sealer
F3TZ-4121-AA - Fluid Tag (REQUIRED IF FLUID TYPE IS CHANGED FROM FEHP DURING REPAIR)

 

Thanks for the info. I have heard of the axle problems and local dealer has swapped out an axle for a coworker. Almost 100 percent sure it is trans. I have found two other TSB's Not sure if my number is correct 0193 trans leak/vibration and 4631 or 98-4725 vibration at 50+ mph. Mind looking for these?

 

Typically the TSBs are formatted as xx-xx-xx (6 digits) I checked the numbers you had and I can't find anything close.

 

These are the two I found. I didnt think the numbers for the TSB made since either. Thanks for your help.

SERVICE BULLETIN:4631 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:615169

MFG Bulletin Date: 19980801

Component: POWER TRAIN

Bulletin Summary: BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBIT VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *TT

Date added to datbase: 20010103


SERVICE BULLETIN:0193 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:620156

MFG Bulletin Date: 20010514

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

Bulletin Summary: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AND / OR A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL AREA MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING OR SEAL WALKING / SPINNING OUT DUE T

Date added to datbase: 20010719

 

I can't any of those to cross. The only other info I find on vibration on a 97 F150 is for a 4x2 (I know you have a 4X4)

FORD: 1997-2002 F-150


Article 98-8-12 is being republished in its entirety to update the model year coverage

ISSUE:
A cab/body bounce at highway speeds may be felt on some vehicles. This may be caused by road input (e.g., segmented concrete roads) that causes the cab/body to bounce rhythmically fore & aft at highway speeds.

ACTION:
Install a rear bumper damper assembly. The damper assembly should reduce the possibility of vibration. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Road test to verify condition is unique to road input (e.g., segmented concrete roads). If condition is caused by road input, install a rear bumper damper assembly as described in the following steps.

Disconnect license plate lamps and trailer tow connector, if equipped.
Remove the rear bumper nuts and carefully remove the bumper. Place bumper on a protected surface with the studs facing up.
Install rear bumper Damper (F85Z-17E834-AA) onto bumper studs with damper assembly cables facing up.
Apply Stud and Bearing Mount (EOAZ-19554-BA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1) onto the studs.
Disconnect license plate lamp wiring harness from pickup box flange by pulling the push connector.
Reinstall bumper with damper assembly onto the support brackets.
Loosely attach new Nuts (N804525-S427) onto the studs.
Route both license plate lamps wiring between damper ends and top lip of bumper, and permanently position using tape or tie strap. Be sure to route and secure the wiring away from the moving portion of the damper.
Torque the bumper nuts to 136 Lb-ft (100 N-m).
Verify service.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F85Z-17E834-AA Damper (1 Per Vehicle)
N804525-S427 Nuts (4 Per Vehicle)
EOAZ-19554-BA Stud And Bearing Mount