Vibration between 50 & 70 mph

[shelbywannabe]

mmmm maybe ill cancel my dealership date for this until there is a better fix lol

I wouldnt. You need to start getting documentation and service records on this in case it never gets resolved and you end up out of warranty with a car that is vibrating itself apart

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[codemanstang]

I wouldnt. You need to start getting documentation and service records on this in case it never gets resolved and you end up out of warranty with a car that is vibrating itself apart

have you seen this thread? Look at BMRTech posts
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74783&highlight=driveline+angles

I cant find the other thread but BMR had a bolt with washer/shim kit. Not on their website it wasnt an official product of BMR but if you message him i think he will sell it for fairly cheap. You can also get shims form home depot or washers. I dont understand how to measure drive line angles myself, bu it might be worth at least trying.

 

[Saber7]

Just wanted to update you guys that the vibration came back after the dealership installed a new driveshaft. Last time I posted I said the vibration was gone but that was temporary. Next week I'll be selling my car because of this issue. This was the first Ford I owned and probably the last. If anyone is interested I will be selling my ARH exhaust with H pipe and taking off my gt350 intake. I'll be posting it as soon as I get some pics.

Wow thats too bad Im sorry to hear

 

[GT Pony]

I have had 3 sets of wheels on this car and it didnt change the vibration one bit so I know thats not the case with my car. That being said I wonder if the Steeda Subframe alignment bushing kit would be worth the $40 investment.

If it was me I'd try the rear subframe alignment kit. Also try the BMR transmission shim down trick (ref post #2969 above) to see if those help or not. Both would be cheap to try.

 

[shelbywannabe]

If it was me I'd try the rear subframe alignment kit. Also try the BMR transmission shim down trick (ref post #2969 above) to see if those help or not. Both would be cheap to try.

Waiting to see what they tell they did before I go spending money on this car. I was going to buy that alignment kit but I wasnt expecting the vibration to come back so quick

 

[codemanstang]

If it was me I'd try the rear subframe alignment kit. Also try the BMR transmission shim down trick (ref post #2969 above) to see if those help or not. Both would be cheap to try.

it will probably fix it from what ive read. been multiple cars that did it, and no more vibes

 

[Saber7]

I wouldnt. You need to start getting documentation and service records on this in case it never gets resolved and you end up out of warranty with a car that is vibrating itself apart

Agreed .

 

[Mustg3]

The alignment bushing did nothing for me. You can do a quick check of the IRS alignment by checking if the IRS frame holes line up with the chassis holes, use a small dowel. These holes are located in the muffler area. There are also other measurements that can be done.

 

[Saber7]

New and balanced. Diff already replaced as they found shavings in it

WOW then total lemon law in order there. Sucks because we all want to like our cars there's a lot to like. but driving like this cant be good for longevity and by that time warranty is up and then we are hosed with no fall back. So they called said my driveshaft was definitely out of balance apparently tech has done a couple of these he said the tech has gone down this road before with multiple drive shafts and that wasn't the fix. Apparently the balancing took a while with hose clamps and all and multiple adjustments and road test thinks its good. I will head in the morning and drive test to see before I take possession. Dealer has been great thus far provided a rental and overall just pretty good. Hopefully I don't have to experience what you did Rob. I will follow up with end results.

 

[Cobra Jet]

[MENTION=18565]NothernVAMustang[/MENTION]

What's the status of your vehicle?

 

[Cobra Jet]

I wouldnt. You need to start getting documentation and service records on this in case it never gets resolved and you end up out of warranty with a car that is vibrating itself apart

Agreed .

Agreed 1000%

This issue HAS to be documented due to how many vehicles are being affected and so that you can get leverage for filing any claims for a potential buy-back or Lemon action...

Stalling, waiting or not taking it in for diagnosis makes no sense.

I've been through this BS since 1,900 miles into ownership... Yes, it's a PIA and yes it may seem absurd to some - but I'm being VERY persistent and Ford HAS to come to some sort of permanent fix...because this IS getting visibility on the net - google it, the issue is being reported on multiple forums, consumer complaints websites, NHTSA, Lemon sites, etc... the more Ford is pounded by owners like us for a resolution that is being made on public forums, the more it's going to push them to DO SOMETHING.

I'm also on my 3rd Ford CSR and I have a shitload of not only Ford Service documentation for every time the vehicle has been in the shop for this very issue, but also any/all email correspondence between me and the CSR's.

Also don't forget, the Ford Documentary "A Faster Horse" also documented the same fact that there is a definite driveline vibration concern...this has been brought up many times in this very thread, so it really cannot be denied by Ford or the documentary partcipants.

I'm also surprised that no one has lodged a Class Action Lawsuit against Ford about this very issue - because you have to know that even though all of us here know about the issue - think of all of the S550 owners who are not m6g members, not internet savvy or don't go on the web - they're most likely being told the issue is "a normal characteristic of the vehicle" and "it's a tire issue".... seriously.

The entire rear diff in my EB PP was replaced in June 2017 - all was well, then the vibe issue returned and was far worse than it was before... even the Senior Tech who is familiar with my vehicle and its repair history commented the same after driving it... and the new diff only has 5k miles on it! So explain that one....

 

[NothernVAMustang]

Got my car with the new revised driveshaft and the clunk is still there! And the slight vibration that I complained about is still there..... I honestly believe this new tsb ssm is not a fix.... so guys don't get ur hopes up. I'm taking the car back for the second time.... if they don't repair it by the second or third time I'm going to file a lemon law claim

 

[Saber7]

Agreed 1000%

This issue HAS to be documented due to how many vehicles are being affected and so that you can get leverage for filing any claims for a potential buy-back or Lemon action...

Stalling, waiting or not taking it in for diagnosis makes no sense.

I've been through this BS since 1,900 miles into ownership... Yes, it's a PIA and yes it may seem absurd to some - but I'm being VERY persistent and Ford HAS to come to some sort of permanent fix...because this IS getting visibility on the net - google it, the issue is being reported on multiple forums, consumer complaints websites, NHTSA, Lemon sites, etc... the more Ford is pounded by owners like us for a resolution that is being made on public forums, the more it's going to push them to DO SOMETHING.

I'm also on my 3rd Ford CSR and I have a shitload of not only Ford Service documentation for every time the vehicle has been in the shop for this very issue, but also any/all email correspondence between me and the CSR's.

Also don't forget, the Ford Documentary "A Faster Horse" also documented the same fact that there is a definite driveline vibration concern...this has been brought up many times in this very thread, so it really cannot be denied by Ford or the documentary partcipants.

I'm also surprised that no one has lodged a Class Action Lawsuit against Ford about this very issue - because you have to know that even though all of us here know about the issue - think of all of the S550 owners who are not m6g members, not internet savvy or don't go on the web - they're most likely being told the issue is "a normal characteristic of the vehicle" and "it's a tire issue".... seriously.

The entire rear diff in my EB PP was replaced in June 2017 - all was well, then the vibe issue returned and was far worse than it was before... even the Senior Tech who is familiar with my vehicle and its repair history commented the same after driving it... and the new diff only has 5k miles on it! So explain that one....

:amen: Wow so well said and this isnt hating, we Love these cars but we have to due our do diligence when we are sold sub par. They can do better but wont unless they are held accountable...period

 

[codemanstang]

Agreed 1000%

This issue HAS to be documented due to how many vehicles are being affected and so that you can get leverage for filing any claims for a potential buy-back or Lemon action...

Stalling, waiting or not taking it in for diagnosis makes no sense.

I've been through this BS since 1,900 miles into ownership... Yes, it's a PIA and yes it may seem absurd to some - but I'm being VERY persistent and Ford HAS to come to some sort of permanent fix...because this IS getting visibility on the net - google it, the issue is being reported on multiple forums, consumer complaints websites, NHTSA, Lemon sites, etc... the more Ford is pounded by owners like us for a resolution that is being made on public forums, the more it's going to push them to DO SOMETHING.

I'm also on my 3rd Ford CSR and I have a shitload of not only Ford Service documentation for every time the vehicle has been in the shop for this very issue, but also any/all email correspondence between me and the CSR's.

Also don't forget, the Ford Documentary "A Faster Horse" also documented the same fact that there is a definite driveline vibration concern...this has been brought up many times in this very thread, so it really cannot be denied by Ford or the documentary partcipants.

I'm also surprised that no one has lodged a Class Action Lawsuit against Ford about this very issue - because you have to know that even though all of us here know about the issue - think of all of the S550 owners who are not m6g members, not internet savvy or don't go on the web - they're most likely being told the issue is "a normal characteristic of the vehicle" and "it's a tire issue".... seriously.

The entire rear diff in my EB PP was replaced in June 2017 - all was well, then the vibe issue returned and was far worse than it was before... even the Senior Tech who is familiar with my vehicle and its repair history commented the same after driving it... and the new diff only has 5k miles on it! So explain that one....

yeah i hear ya. I got the car CPO. Thing is i dont really have vibrations just annoying noise at 70+. It dosnt seem worth my time or effort to let a dealership throw parts at it. In my area you cant trust the work.

For you guys with new cars yeah get it fixed you paid 40k, and you have lemon law option (which i dont in california). Ill bring it in this weekend. see if they notice the sound. All i really want are some tires balanced and a drive shaft balance. If that dosnt do it, im not doing a thing until a TSB and better feed back from customers. If someone wants to get into a class action show me where to sign up.

Also if you do this search for mustang vibrations at highway speed, youll see a lot of 2014's had it too. yet thats a different platform. so honestly, kinda lost faith in ford on this issue. Ill drive the car for 3 years

 

[Saber7]

So Got mine back and seems to be good. My service guy told me the tech charged like 4 or 5 hours on just balancing the drive shaft. Had to keep adjusting and several road tests. I guess he successfully did a couple others is what I was told. Had the car driven like this from day one I would have never thought there were any issues. At 80 mph a tiny artifacting but pretty sure its tires. Now that I am sensitive to what it was like, looking very hard, but have to say feels like the tech nailed it with the hose clamping balancing of the Drive Shaft. Really driving they way it should at this point.
Here's the actual work and the Balancing marks and clamp

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