2003 Ford F150 vibration

2003 FORD F-150

86,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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I have (2) problems for which local mechanics cannot hear and tell me nothing is wrong. #1 pertains to a vibratiion/rattle which occurs @ 25-30 mph. You cannot hear this with the window down, & the passneger cannot hear it, but it is obviously there and quite noticeable @ 28mph. Could this be in the exhaust system? #2 is a definite whinning at 45mph. If you take your foot of the accelrator, it goes away. Sounds like it is coming from rear axle area.

Mar 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM

BILLYMAC

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hi prob #1 yes this could be in the exhaust a exhaust valve or even convertor comeing a part hammer on the convertors listen for things rattleing inside. also check all exhaust shields they rust out and get loose.prob #2 this sounds like a typical axle bearing in the rear end or possibly a side gear wearing out. good luck billymac

Mar 31, 2009 at 4:42 PM

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