Step 5 - Remove half shaft This step requires the most patience as you must take care not to damage the hub seal during removal. Please contact us for more information. The actuators are what engage your front wheels to the transfer case. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. The noise sounds like metal on metal grinding and the vibration can be felt while driving the vehicle. The castle nut is circled above.
Remove the lug nuts and lower the truck onto the jack stand. I took the truck into the Ford dealer last Friday and described the problem and explained that I had done a little bit of research and even found a video on YouTube that showed a video of a 2018 F150 truck with a very similar noise as to what I am hearing with my vehicle. It's called a castle nut because it resembles the battlements of a castle wall. This article applies to the Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty. .
As it turns out after having the truck in the shop all day, the Ford service dept called and said they couldn't duplicate the problem. I suggested they test drive the vehicle and their technician will probably hear and feel the problem. At first it seemed like it would only happen during acceleration and while gears were shifting up. When you turn the knob on your dash to the desired temperature, the actuator moves the blend door to achieve the proper mix. This is a tire that has been installed on the Ford F-150.
It's sad to be experiencing 2 safety recalls and this pending mechanical failure already on a brand new 2018 Ford F150. This part can ship anywhere within the Continental United States with FedEx Ground. The arrow points to vacuum line. They told me to bring it back when the noise occurs more consistently. The first sign you may get is clicking and whining at the wheels followed by a truck that won't do 4-low. That means that the rear of the. Extended warranties are also available for purchase; please call for details.
Use a floor jack to lift the vehicle high enough to slide a jack stand underneath. This truck was expensive and I'm not satisfied. As you are driving while heading home. Step 3 - Remove tie-rod end Separating the outer tie rod end from the knuckle is a bit easier than the ball joint. Half shaft removed from knuckle. This approach is the easiest, in my opinion, but it will require you to get an alignment after re-install.
This common F-150 truck issue might be the culprit. Step 7 - Install Re-install is the for the most part the reverse process of the removal. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. If you need any assistance please feel free to give us a call at. What's even sadder is the inability of the Ford Service department to troubleshoot the problem or at least offer options for next steps in trying to get the problem resolved. Step 2 - Remove upper ball joint There are two different approaches you can take for this. Loosen the bolt that holds in the tie-rod end until it's on the last threads.
Step 1 - Remove the wheel If necessary, pry off and set the center cap aside. This video is applicable to the Ford F-150, model years 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, and 13. We can help you fix them! I have to bring it back in a few weeks for them to try again. You want to level out your F-150. It would occur intermittently maybe once every 10 or 15 minutes while driving.
Save some cash and replace your actuators yourself after reading our guide below. Please contact us for more information. If you're only able to get cold or very hot air from your vents, there may be a problem with the blend door or actuator. Learn how to install a lift kit yourself to save some green. This is a quality, recycled 2011 Ford F150 4x4 Axle Actuator. A floor jack is meant to lift and support only for short periods of time. If you did Process 2, don't forget about the alignment.
This may be the case as well if it very slowly changes temperature. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. Remove the nuts circled here to free the upper control arm bolts. I did observe it start to happen while driving steady in 10th gear on the highway so I assumed it wasn't related to the transmission. I started hearing an awful grinding noise coming from what sounded like the front left part of the vehicle which would last a few seconds.
Best practice is to ship to a friend or family in the Continental U. Remember to use a new cotter pin if the old one is damaged. This article applies to the Ford F-150 2004-2014. The blend door or vent door mixes warm and cool air to be sent to your vents. Symptoms of bad actuators include a whine from the front hubs as well as the front wheels not locking in. The tie-rod end is the only rod that connects to the steering knuckle.