Ford Driveline vibration FIXED!!!! 

Love that you said what sockets you need. Saves so much time when trying to do the same repair.

Thanks for also showing a good alternative to expensive factory part replacement. Nice work!!!

This was a great video ! Very useful in every aspect thanks again

Great Information. I think this is the problem with my 2015 Ford Explorer. My son, Adam, and I looked into it last night. This seems to be the right solution. Great videos by the way!

WOW, Ford (and maybe other modern cars) do some strange "improvements" Not sure I've ever had to replace and entire drive shaft! Great Video!

Another happy customer! nice job.

Nice video. Do you have the torque specs for those all those bolts?

My 2010 Taurus SHO had vibrations under power. Carrier bearing was dried up and binding. I must say, the DORMAN OE Upgrade shaft is well worth the wait and 380.00 price. Their U joint is serviceable, carrier bearing is serviceable as are the two end CV joints. The FORD FoMoCo shaft is NOT. Over 300 Ford shafts on back order right now and they are close to 700 each with a 6 month wait right now.

Looking for block heater element install on 03 f 250 6.0 as well as clock spring and glow plugs. A video on any of these would be great. I love your content. Keep up the good work.

I'm quite surprised that the undercarriage is pretty clean. I'm assuming the Explorer is from your neck of the woods, so it's nice to see that the road salt hasn't really caused any rust....yet! You're probably like me and tend to keep your personal stuff out of the eyes of others, but I think we'd all enjoy a current picture of Little In The Shop. Maybe at the end of the next video? Stay safe with the coming storm, brother. We only got 2" yesterday with anothet 1" due today here in Cincinnati. PS- if you don't already own it, get the Dorman fuel line repair kit (the larger kit with the hand assembly tool). It's easily the best kit on the market.

Hey, Is this diagnosis coming from test driving or will this do the same issue in idle? I'm having a vibration rattle with acceleration/reving in idle. Thanks!

How did you get the drive shaft off the transmission?

The Dorman website says this driveshaft fits AWD model 2013 Ford explorer. I have a four-wheel-drive model, will it still fit? I don’t see one for a four-wheel-drive model listed.

great video. I took mine out to change fuel pump, and the person helping must have accidentally kicked while working under my Ford Explorer 2012. It came apart and the seal inside wasn't secure. couldn't tell how the seal goes. looks like it goes around where the bolts go but not sure since part of it was behind the bearings. anything you can tell me how it is suppose to be installed. I went under it a few days later and found grease had splattered. I forgot to mention it came apart on the rear side.

Good video thanks!!

I just did my front CV axles. It helped with most of the vibration, but still a little bit left. i beleive this is the last thing to fix it.

Thank you very much. Very helpful 👌.

Does it stop vibrating when coasting?

Good one. Thanks.

Question I have a 2014 Ford Escape I was told I needed to replace a driveline center shaft I have no idea what the part looks like I was told by ford it’s a drive Rear shaft

sounds dumb but how did you put the rear end on those 2 jack stands?

Nice job,

I have a 2011 Ford Explorer and when I’m on the highway and I’m reaching 40mph, the car starts to shake specially if the highway is a bit inclined up hill and than as I step into the gas pedal the car misfire. Engine light flashes a couple times than goes away.

Hey guys i brought ford Taurus 2.0 eco boost 2013 model and when it's in reverse car stars shaking and gets louder can you tell me what Mey cause the problem?

We have 2010 ford edge that vibrates when sharp turning g especially left turn. Sound and vibration is mostly coming from the left rear end. Could it still be the drive shalf with the cv joints?

I'm in New England and have a 2016 Sport Explorer and, I am having that vibration. tried everything, tires, road force balance. it goes away then comes back. best felt at speeds around 70. do you work on these and, what would be the charge to change it. thanks

Mr. In The Shop! We need your help! Our 2017 Ford Explorer is doing this Is there a some way we can talk to you?

I removed the driveshaft and the vibration got worse! Any other advice?

I have a 2013 explorer, 122k. I have the exact same issue as described. I changed the drive shaft and new tires. Still have the same issue while accelerating.

Where did you get the chrome plated impact rated swivel socket used on the front end of the driveshaft?

We had same vibration. Removed the drive shaft and it’s notchy and not very smooth for sure, but when we drove the vehicle without it to confirm this was the problem, while it’s better it now has a shake at 110-120kph and it’s not as violent. We’ve done lower control arms, sway bar link, tie rod ends. Now need to get alignment done. Also balanced wheels. Any suggestions?

Today's AWD SUV's with side mounted engines (crank is left to right - not front to back of vehicle) are front-wheel-drive-always and rear-wheel-drive-added as needed by the ECM/trans computer. Most have a clutch system at both ends of the rear drive. At times the rear drive shaft will actually completely stop turning altogether when "not needed" in normal operation. Most rear drive shafts have at least 3 (and sometimes 4) u-joints in the rear drive shaft. If any of the center u-joints begin to "lockup or stick" the whipping of the shaft can be very scary. The car can shake so bad the glovebox may fly open. If you have a vibration that is driving your mechanic crazy - there is one good thing about these AWD systems. For no (or little) cost have the rear drive shaft temporally removed. The car will still drive just fine, just will be a front wheel drive only vehicle. If the vibration is gone, replace the entire rear drive shaft as an assembly. Both GM and Ford (and most other brand names) AWD's use non-rebuildable rear drive shafts on these models. The center "rubber" carrier bearing(s) is not removable and is "trapped" between two welded parts of the shaft. Look to Rock Auto for a replacement and save a $100.00 bucks or so. And until you can put a good one up to replace the bad one you will have a plan-Jane front wheel drive vehicle.

Do you think this is possibly my issue as it does the same thing on my 2010 lincoln mkt? Does the exact same type of shudder when excelerating

👍🏻 Thx

Hello,just replaced 3 mounts and when I put my 2017 Explorer xlt in reverse I get a vibrating/shaking vehicle.Any thoughts

Have a 2018 explorer. Had drive axle replaced n transmission. There still slight vibration and a fluttering sound I’m assuming in the front , sounds like a something flapping when let off the gas. Any idea ?

Hey buddy where is your shop located i have a trock diesel that’s need some work i will like to knot where you located??

The 4 bolts in the front attach to the Power Transfer Unit,(PTU), not the transmission.. 3:25.. 7:44. Excellent video regardless!

2004 Explorer???

I have a 2008 Ford Explorer and the entire engine block is shaking side to side. Is that a drivetrain issue?

Could this cause driveline binding?

Is locktite needed on bolts?

my 2018 ford explorer shakes during stops and reverse . during driving the vibration goes away

I just bought a 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5 L ecoboost with 47k miles. I am experiencing vibration that is audible and can be felt through the steering wheel and peddles. The best comparison wouuld be it feels and sounds like low frequency base sounds coming from a sub woofer while a rap song is playing. I took it to a ford dealer ship today and we took it for a spin with the tech. He had his computer hooked up to the truck while we drove. He was monitoring the transmission and didnt note anything irregular. Originally before testing he thought it sounded like a torque converter issue but we ruled that out pretty quickly. The mechanic said he wanted to lift the truck up and get under it while somone is giving it gas and trying to recreeate the issue. His next theory is that there may be drive shaft issues causing the vibration. WIsh me luck. Any input on my issue is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Where are you located ?I'm in Pittsburgh pa wouldn't be interested in your services

Did you go to UTI?

Hey there! We'd love to collaborate, do you have an email we can reach you at?

You really need a lift!! Even a 1/2 lift is better than a creeper. Do it..if you want to still be working on vehicles at my age (62)