7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$355.00
Average Mileage:
37,909 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- "super" graphite lube (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- rebuild differential (1 reports)
- replace valves (1 reports)
- replaced vacuum hubs (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
Helpful Websites About 2004 Ford F-150 grinding noise from wheels while driving
2007Dec 10
F-150 XLT Supercab 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
I have a 2004 Ford XLT F-150 Truck. It has a 4.6 engine and 3.55 rear end. I have this loud grinding noise and vibrations coming from my differential when pulling out and turning at the same time. This started at about 18,000 miles I now have 32,000 miles on the truck. The drive shaft was replaced under warranty. I also have bad backlash in the rear end. The dealership told me the oil needs to be replaced in the differential to stop the noise, they said the clutches aren't slipping. I know better now after reading all the other complaints about Ford trucks.
2008Dec 01
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 43,243 miles
I have found that alot of Ford 4x4 owners are having the same problem I think Ford should do something about it. I am planning on replacing my Hubs this weekend with No help from FORD
2007May 29
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,300 miles
At times, I hear a noise coming from the front that sounds like there�s gravel stuck in the rim or you're dragging cardboard behind you. I took it to the dealership I bought it from on 05/29/07 and they first replaced the IWE solenoid per TSB issued in reference to the front-end noise. This didn�t fix the problem, so I brought it back on 5/31/07 and I was now told that the 4x4 drive is trying to engage while being in 2X4. They replaced the two front vacuum hubs, because they were leaking by. It is now 9/18/08 and the problem is back. Ford says they won�t cover it because it is over one year from the time it was replaced. Sounds like it is normal to replace the vacuum hubs yearly with the wonderful breaks. The dealership said that other people are having the same problem. Of course, my call to customer service for full reimbursement was rejected. Ford knows there is a problem and they won�t have a recall. Sounds like a future class action lawsuit.
2008May 04
F-150 XL 5.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 28,000 miles
When Im going any speed at times I hear a noise coming from the front that sounds like thees gravel stuck in the rim and you're dragging cardboard behind you. I took it to the dealership I bought it from and was told that the valves are trying to go into low lock 4x4 without being engaged. The dealership said that other people are coming in with the same problem I think there should be a recall if this is a problem, you could lose control from it if it got bad enough.
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2008Jun 18
F-150 5.4L
Had the brakes replaced all around in June '08 and the Ford mechanic found a leak in the seal, he replaced that and then the truck started having the grinding sound from a dead stop when turning. I took it back and they put in this "super" Graphite lube in the differential. Since then I have not had a problem and have put another 15k on it.
mhill
Olathe, KS, USA
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