Ford F150 shaking at highway speed FIXED. Vibration. 

I told my wife about the vibration issue. She went out to test drive it earlier today, it's after dark, she still isn't back.

Nice truck. Looks cold. Resonant frequency! You and I talked about it often. Surprised you didn’t suspect the wheels from the get go.

The scenery looks amazing out there.

Makes sense. Hadnt really put the two together until watching your video. An unbalanced wheel on an axle is the basic design of all vibrating devices and equipment. Thanks for sharing.

It’s called “tip in” happens in a high gear as you tip in the gas it’s under a very heavy load until you get into the gas. It will show a bad spark plug or coil on plug miss fire at that spot only a lot of times as you push through it miss fire goes away. Very lean running for emissions will burn up spark plugs. Great video keep them coming

My vibration started when I had Walmart put two new tires on the truck because I couldn't afford to buy 4 new tires on. Its been vibrating ever since and just like you, i can see the tailgate vibrating like crazy. Now that its been almost a year, im going to buy 4 brand new (better quality) tires from the dealership and see if that helps. Beware of the dreaded four-wheel drive actuator issues that eventually happen. The bladder on the 4WD actuator starts loosing vacuum and it starts grinding like crazy. What a headache that was. 🫣 Awesome video and thank you. 🤘🤘

Thank you. This video definitely gave me more of an idea of what I should be looking for

I just bought a 1990 F150 manual spd, 4.9L, and it had only 64K on it. Its looks really sharp but some rust on it makes me think that it could have more like 164K. Anyways, I got it up to 55 to 60 on a test drive and it shakes. I wanted to get it in for a front end alignment and had an appt, but the machine they said was broke down. So Went to oil change, and while there they checked air in tires. and I believe that helped some of the shaking. So now I am thinking the tires need to be balanced, I do know that has a lot to do with shaking too if a tire is bad or not balanced. So Thanks for the video.< beautiful there but too cold!

You deserve more subs man!, very cool and respectful video!, 👍

I’ve got an F150 with a shake and found your video. Loved your sense of humor. Really made me laugh! Thanks!

I love highway 93. Beautiful drive!

Maybe i had the same problem, my Expedition vibrates at 50 M/h in the front, but first i’m gona clean the weels on the inside becouse i saw they have a lot of dirt stick to them, thanks for you video!!! Hi from Tijuana Mexico Friend!!!

🤞🏻 for you! I have those same tires on my 13’ F-250 and I have a similar shaking problem at certain speeds. I have had them rebalanced numerous times and every-time with a matter of weeks the shake is back and they have been rebalanced by a few different tire shops. I have been told that those Goodyear Wrangler’s are just junk tires; they are very difficult to balance and apparently they don’t hold a balance long. I’m currently just running the tread down on them until I get new tires later this summer. I ran BFG All-Terrain KO2’s on my last truck and they will be going on my new truck; best tire on the market in my opinion.

Good vid! I wonder if a guy sprays the inside of the wheel with silicon every so often to keep crud out would work?

That's a sweet ride!

Good video. My 2017 F150 is currently feeling the same way. I haven't had time to bring up up to my mechanics yet, but very soon. I'm hoping my issue is as simple to address as this one. Thanks for sharing.

Great Video Bud! It Helped me out!

i got new tires (replaced Terra Grappler G2's with Falken Wildpeaks), balanced twice by two different shops, a full alignment, purchased $120 worth of "specialty" camber bolts - still she vibrates. Mine is above 70, and its enough to mix paint. It's really starting to frustrate me. I got new lug nuts and tire pressure sensors because one tech suggested they could be different and might throw off the corner weights.

My F150 shakes at around 55-70mph and it has a slight bounce in the rear end and i hope this the reason for it thx for the video!!!

Same issue. Going to go that route with the dealer first. I’ll see what they say. Thank you.

Like your presentation you keep it real.

Great video. Thanks.

I picked up a used 2015 from the dealer a month ago and this is exactly what my tailgate is doing. Mine is a 3.5 non-eco. BUT tailgate bounces around exactly the same as you showed.

Pretty well all the f150s from 04 and up did that people all thought it had to do with the transmission but yup slow gradual incline in the highest gear right at the threshold before the down shift once it downshifts the rpm climbs and it goes away

Thanks for the video it’s the snow causing the shake from out truck F150

I have a f150 2010 4.6 4x4 crew short box..blown 2 seals in the rear diff since new as it shakes really bad if you continue...had to explain to my dealer the TSB l found that was a reboot of the 6 speed trans. It helped but it comes back now and then. I just back off the gas and force it to down shift out of locked 6th doing around 60 km hour on slight grade low throttle... l figure its slack in the trans assembly but l just watched south main fix a car trans mount with similar issues. If anyone has the fix I'm all ears.

Just wanted to say thanks I have this problem at about 45 and again at about 60 so thanks for the video

I got a road force balancing but my 2.7 is still cutting out going up small grades like a I miss fire.. vibration is gone though.

I have a 23 , with 53 miles on that I got last night. I already noticed the vibration above 60+ mph. Going to contact the dealer this weekend

i have this problem went to the dealership ford offers 2 different balances one is the regular which cost $58 and the other which the service guy recommended was a dynamic balance which cost $229, I went with the $58 balance and the shake isn't as bad but still there, im thinking the dynamic balance is the way to go.

Thanks for the great video, I like you went to a bunch of blogs and read all kinds of stuff and a lot of people seem to think that it has to do with the driveline, my 2010 F150 only has 60,000 miles and runs great but it has a vibration somewhere around 40 to 45 miles an hour nothing terrible but still noticeable and after reading so many people tell me that the tires and rims were not the problem I was inclined to think the driveshaft might be out of balance or came from the factory not properly balanced who knows? I’m sure will probably go ahead and get the tires and rims balanced just to make sure that’s not it, but it seems like it would do it at other speeds also if it was that in my mind, doesn’t do it at speeds higher or lower just 40 to 45 mph.

i have an 01 f150, it shakes very very bad at around 45-55 mph then goes away after 55, could this be the same issue you had? my shaking is so bad my front wheels feel like they're hoping lol. thanks

I have 2008 Ford F150 4.2 L 61000 miles w/ knock at high speed on hills. Straight aways are okay. The manual recommends to use 87 fuel only- It says not to use premium fuel if a problem they recommend to use different brand. Can I use Premium fuel without damage to truck I'm used to using premium on all my cars since 1980's. Any thoughts?.

Nice truck 🔥

Love you buddy.

Nice Video. Funny too, man you Canadians ARE polite, ha ha. subscribed.

I went through the exact same thing. Took it to the dealer they told me it was normal . New tires spin balance road force alignment 40 to 45 miles an hour vibration. Now it's all growley at 20. So many people are having the same problem and throwing a lot of money at it Ford is not addressed this issue and are making a fortune running people around in circles they cannot fix it they don't know what's wrong with it that Sounds like a class action lawsuit

I have the same thing on my 2016. I have the 5.0. You would think a misfire would throw a code?

As a Automotive Technician- I always start with the Wheel Balancing first. Once that's eliminated- I check the Front End Suspension components: Ball Joints, Upper/ Lower Control Arms, Sway Bar Links, Shocks/ Struts, Inner and Outer Tie Rods, Wheel Bearings, and then lastly- I check the Motor Mounts.

Remember the movie My Cousin Vinny. The guys says “ you got mud in the tires”

I have a slight vibration at 30 and 60 mph. It feels like you are driving on worn rumble strips. All of the research I have done only returned one fix. The issue was noted as the rear carrier assembly being out of spec with excessive tolerances. Unfortunately, I have not had a Ford dealership willing to take on the task of checking the tolerances in the carrier sssembly.

I am trying not to be a jerk, but if your toothbrush tastes a little salty, it could be that someone used it to clean off the road snow from the tires. I too just found my wife's truck vibrates at 60 mph, and have not yet investigated why. Here I thought perhaps it's transmission issues. I am put to ease knowing it might be something simple and inexpensive. Thanks for posting this. It's important to me and otherw who read this. THUMBS UP!

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Good stuff

We should start a club for this shudder problem.2020 xlt 2.7 3000kms. I've had 3 visits to 2 different dealers. First visit they did a force balance. didn't solve it. Second visit they said to drive it till it got worse(wtf?). Contacted ford canada and they said to get a another dealer to test. Third visit the technician confirmed the vibration/shudder but that is was a characteristic of the truck. We then drove another brand new truck on the lot which had the same vibration fell as mine. So ya, guess I can pound sand cause that is how "they all drive". My vibration now seems to have gone from just felling it at around 75kph to feeling it and lower speeds too. It is still the same rpms which is 1500-1800 rpm. A mechanic suggested it could be engine related. The truck is also not getting the rated fuel economy. I'm getting 12.9L/100. Should be 11.8. Not a heavy foot but since I've discovered this vibration I could be just fishing for it and causing the truck to run in this state which certainly could the cause of the bad fuel mileage. I have a file with ford canada and they know I'm pissed but because the vibration is part of the trucks driving character I'm stuck with it. Selling/trading is not an option as I do not feel like taking a $8-10000 hit. Really want to like this beast but my ocd won't let me.

What if it's not the tires. We have done everything you have and it still is shaking at 65mph and up

I’m pretty sure your truck has dual port/direct injection. Anyways, solid video dude. Peace.

It's been about three months since we last talked. I have fount my problem with my 2014 ford f150 with the shake at highway speeds . I took my truck the shop 1 and they said my balance is off . So I got it fixed so they said. I left and a day later still have the problem. Took it to shop 2 and got it fixed again they said the balance was way off. Got fixed again. I left again same problem a day or so later. I went to put air in my tire and noticed a small screw in my tire. Got that fixed and my problem went away all because of a small screw that no one seen . Figured I get back you on this problem.

Thanks for the informative video. Who makes those boots, if you don't mind me asking?

The main engine wire harness always breaks at the coil connector. This means coils not happy. Coils not happy spark is off. Ford and Harley-Davidson have spark on the exhaust stroke and the intake stroke. No wonder, with a lean burn engine.

Shake at 40-50 mph has new u joints,carrier bearing, tires, shocks and brakes diff has been serviced smooth as a skateboard otherwise. Still can’t figure it out.

My 17 3.5 shakes, more like a wobble though. 2 sets of new tires with tons of static and road force balances, new shocks, multiple alignments.. at 80mph you can see the steering will move up and down. Dealership was worthless after having it for over a month with no answers.

I have a tire vibration on my 17 f150 2.7 it has aftermarket fuel wheels with all terrain tires. I have not been able to figure out why it’s happen. Almost brand new wheels and tires, no dirt, tires balanced and rotated. It feels like my rims are bent. I put hub rings on to cater to the different hub size for aftermarket tire, it did nothing it shakes still maybe even worse. I have been trying to diagnose this problem for 6 months. I’ve taken it to 3 mechanics. Everyone says it drives fine but I feel like the wheels are about to fly off it’s driving me completely insane.

Thanks for the video. I’ve got a vibrator also

Hello I have a 1993 Ford F-150 5.8L xlt 4x4. My question since I have a older model and my truck shakes from the steering wheel and the trucks dash when I hit 40 mph, then 60 mph and driving at a slight incline. (Balanced and rotation already done) still shakes. Please can you help me? Thank you for your time P.S. my wife and I enjoyed your humor in your videos.

My 2017 does the same thing. Usually mostly between 15 - 30 mph, sometimes throttling up slightly and more while coming down off throttle. Anyone have any more input? This is driving me nuts!

I have an 03 F150 rwd and I have a weird intermittent shake, could drive for 30 mins fine, all of a sudden death shake, keep driving and it goes away after a bit. When it happens my steering gets wonky idk what it is. My ball joints are tight and so are my bearings. Any suggestions?

I just bought a 2021 Ford F-150 Xlt and I absolutely love the truck but it vibrates!! I can feel it in the pedal and the seat. I hope it’s just a out of balance tire. I only have 800 miles on this truck!!

Greetings from Guatemala! Just bought a 2018 Chevy Colorado 2WD and looks like is going to leave me bald pretty soon!! Starts vibrating (not real bad) at 70kms per hour...at 80+ kms per hour vibrating gets a bit worse...only does it at speeds 70 +!! I had tires balanced and it help some but vibrating still there😟...I will try an alignment see what happens...if alignment fails then I will start checking front axle parts like tie rods and ball joints....wish me luck😟 I will post again when I find the problem....it sure is a pain in the you know what....not sleeping at night not knowing what the heck is wrong😟

I’m having the same issue on my 2014. I’ve been to three tire shops, they tell me the tires and balanced and ok. I’ll try swapping fronts to the rear etc and see if that fixes it. It’s driving me crazy. Only bounces at 90kmph and again at 130. And only since fitting new tires in august!

I got to get mine to a wheel specialist because mine shake really bad around 50MPH as you said tailgate bounce up & down that is what mine is doing & I have 2006 Ford F-150 RWD though.

Why is nobody checking the front driveshaft?

i have a 2007 f150 4wd and it will vibrate when i go 55 as if i’m riding on side of the road

My f150 2014 5.0 vibrates from the rear at 55 mph - 60 mph, did anyone fix it?

I have the same problem on my 2014 f150 and it starts around 55 60mph to maybe 70. I'm going to take it and Rebalance the wheels. I hope this helps its driving me crazy. Thank you for the info.

Try a dead hole on a 3.5 Ecoboost it's like the F250-350 death rattle.

My Cadillac XT5 was doing the same thing, was told it was becasue my tires weren't rated to go that fast....didn't know that was a thing.

. .Liberia, USA.. .lol I damn sure wish I could find an ethical mechanic, esp. since being a woman, a Grammy has led to some lousy things. Thank you for the enjoyable informative presentation, from the Willamette Valley Oregon.. I find, that the coolest people always seem to be from Canada :) You learn more by the process of elimination..(I tell myself) Im going to get my tires balanced; if not that then the new brake calipers may be the culprit.. really, much thanks

Can I test it in neutral

I had the same problem but the dealership said it was the drive shaft and it's under warrantee. Take it back.

had vibration in my 2014 f150..it was the brake calipers..you'll feel the heat on the wheels..

just got my shelby 150 today. 50 miles. mine does it around 50 mph and u0

I drive a 2013 xlt 2WD with a 5.0 V8. bought it with a 115k miles on it and stupidly didn't get it up to highway speed on the test drive. it shakes/vibrates between 70-80mph and it drives me insane. got the road force balance done and brand new tires, still shakes. I don't want to keep throwing money into trouble shooting if its unfixable . has anyone found a solution?

My 2010 F150 ....brand new (maybe 2000 miles). Enroute to VA from NC on I 64. Truck started to vibrate badly. Found a Ford dealer at next exit. Bad coil pack. Vibration so bad I stopped twice checking for a flat tire. Now......mileage is 89,000 vibration starts. After truck is driven less than 25 miles at high speed. When truck has not been driven then parked like going to the dentist, vibration starts when going home. Figured the same plug pack failure. Just in case , took the truck to a local totally honest mechanic I have known for 20;years. He drove it for less than 5 miles on back county roads. All the time complaining of breakers dragging. Calipers have a vibration, pedal is almost to the floor. He took a laser temperature of the front calipers. 1 was 525 degrees F. The other over 600 degrees. He believes the calipers are not resetting when the pedal is released . He has the truck until he can either turn the calipers or replace as he does not have a tool to turn them on the vehicle. We will see. Will up date this comment as soon as the planned repair/replacement is completed. Will also report his billing. Wish me luck. JoeB

just got a 2020....same engine as yours...2.7.....xlt....4x4....2000km on it.....just realized that at about 100kph on the highway when I accelerate it feels like the engine shudders/vibrates/shakes! when I take my foot back off the pedal after accelerating and coasting it seams to stop....so motor? Does not do it at lower speeds....I guess I'll have to bring her in! Cheers

The 2018 has port injection AND direct injection.

Having the same problem with my truck. Its a 2013 f150 stx that i inherited from my grandfather who passed away from cancer. Driving to work one day and on the highway about 50-65 i can see the front kinda bouncing a bit, once i go past 70 it "fixes" itself...gonna try and take it somewhere on monday

my 04 ford f-150 is on a 6 inch and running 40s on it. it vibrates at 50 and 70 horribly. idk why yours are shaking but i have a feeling mine is shaking because of huge off-road tires.

My 04 ford f 150 bounces on the left back side of the bed.

I got same truck just 5.0 and never had any vibe and I've taken it to 148 km hr passing ppl

I have this happing with my 3.5 I think it’s the tires needing balanced

Good video but way to cold to stand there without a jacket lol but i have a vibration or strong shutter coming from the rear of my f150 at 75+ so i hope it's just a unbalanced wheel but who knows

Anyone have a rear sway bar? I'm thinking about trying one on my truck to eliminate the shake. If you lay under the rear with the tailgate down, lift the gate a little, and drop it, you'll feel the frame shake. So I think it's weak frame more than out of balance anything.....

So it wasn’t the Torque converter???

I have a 2020 f150 2300 mi doing same thing went had tires balance still doing the same thing mainly up hill can feel vibration in butt,back ,peddle, steering wheel pretty disappointed 😞

This issue goes back to 2009 ford f150 4.6 ….I figured out how to fix it because I have done it to my brothers car… the issue is in the 4th gear the rpm are low and it’s a timing chain issue connected because the transmission….I have fixed this in my brothers truck and the mechanics told me it was the tranny.. or the torque converter… got charged 3800 but fixed the whole truck for 800

Thanks for the video. Good job

Had mine balanced three times and still no fix. 75 mph shake every time

Appreciate ❤

Just an update, I think my shake is back. Gonna go for a rebalance again and see what happens. Stay tuned.

My 2021 2.7L 10-is a complete horror show. It has been in the shop many times to investigate the steering wheel vibration at highway speeds. They have run out of ideas. Seems like the 2.7L/10-speed powertrain is the issue. Ford won't replace the truck and they're done trying to fix it.

Same issue here in ont mine drive shaft replaced twice. Had to get after market hanger bearing change out shaft Vibration came back

Thanks brother . from Iraq country.

It's worse after a carwash when ice gets caught in the wheel

This is why I only use beads now

Nice shirt, where’d you get it

I'm commenting just because he made me laugh when talking about the commenting his video.. 😂 👍

Doh! Dat’s ccccccold!

Did you fixed?

I’m having problem with my 2004 doing same thing shaking badly but like bouncing more then shaking and it’s my front u joints needed replacing and also front locking hubs I bought new tires nothing new rims nothing had tires balanced 2 times and 2 alignments still couldn’t figure it out was driving other day tire felt like it was literally falling off like it was holding on by weight of truck and studs were just saving my life got to side of road fast as I could and couldn’t figure it out tires driving still felt super unsafe luckily was close to home so go it there hazards on super slow took me three days of this and that and this to find out u-joints needed replacing and while I was there changed four wheel drive locking hubs in front as it’s an 04 and might as well do it all together now I’m no mechanic what so ever but this stopped the bouncing vibration feeling so fingers crossed it’s all fixed till next part brakes haha I is an 04 that spent it’s whole life in Maine upper New England salt there is unforgiving and I moved to Nc and I swear the warmer weather has just made it start to fall apart completely so fingers crossed she stays running really trying to avoid another car payment as I finally own this thing haha great video I know my issue was different but I wish I could have found this info when issue first started happening That way I could have looked at it a lot sooner everything I looked up for three days straight said nothing about you joins or front locking hubs so might always wanna check those if don’t get lucky as you in video coulda been a lot worse