24 Wildtrack - vibration!

[NCCarguy]

I recently purchased a leftover new 24 Wildtrack with less than 2000 miles on it, that has what I can describe as a course ride but really what's happening is a vibration that I can feel throughout the vehicle that will numb your hands if you drive it for more than a few miles. The vibration feels like it's much faster than the rotation of the wheels, so I don't believe that it's a balance issue, although I won't rule that out, and it does get worse the faster you go, but after you start to notice it, you can then feel it all the way down to stop. I was a little concerned that maybe it was an engine balance issue, but I have decided at idle I can't feel it.
I took it to the dealership yesterday, but they called me last night and said they couldn't feel anything, and maybe it was just me feeling the offroad tires, then I drove up in my F-150 with 6" lift and 35x12.5x20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and assured them that I know what offroad tires are supposed to feel like.
I'm just wondering if anyone else notices a vibration in their Bronco, especially a newer one with the stock setup?
I believe it's a driveshaft or front axle.

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[Valhalla]

Go to another dealer. Have them ride with you so you can describe what is happening.

 

[TLO]

I love dealers..."we couldn't replicate the issue"
Beauty

 

[SledDog30]

It’s the color. That’s why it’s vibrating.

But seriously. You need to have them ride with you. Either tech or the service manager. Both would be better. Don’t let them give up on it and give you another CND (could not duplicate).

if it’s there, it’s there. Open a case with Ford Customer service if needed.

I have a 24 Wildtrak and don’t have a vibration. 6100 miles.

 

[allagash24]

Is it possible the tires have flat spots or something from sitting so long?
I test drove a wildtrack in June of 25 that had been sitting for a year. The ride was terrible and definitely vibrated.

 

[NCCarguy]

I made them get a tech to come ride with me last night, and she said she could feel the vibration when I was driving down the road, but she kept telling the service advisor that she needed to drive it again.
allagash24, I actually mentioned that to them last night. I would not be totally surprised that all 4 tires are flat spotted from sitting so long and that's the issue.
I kinda knew that no one else would be having this issue, but just wanted to check. I've had Ford buy back 2 vehicles over the years, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again if necessary, I'm not a big fan of paying as much as we pay for these, and it not be perfect, so they're gonna get it right.
thanks for all the replies! I'll post on this as I get updates. I'm not sure it's all that helpful to the group, but it could be helpful to someone else that may have the same issue along the way.

 

[NCCarguy]

It’s the color. That’s why it’s vibrating.

But seriously. You need to have them ride with you. Either tech or the service manager. Both would be better. Don’t let them give up on it and give you another CND (could not duplicate).

if it’s there, it’s there. Open a case with Ford Customer service if needed.

I have a 24 Wildtrak and don’t have a vibration. 6100 miles.

I have owned maybe 50 vehicles in my time, and with only a couple of exceptions, they have all been Red, Blue or Black, but for some strange reason, I really liked this green...I didn't at first, but the more I looked at it the more it grew on me until I finally decided that it had to either be this green or red....I think it looks great with the black accents...
The best thing about these vehicles to me is how easy they are to make it your own. Rarely do you end up sitting beside one exactly like you at a stop light....

 

[TX-Dennis]

Is it possible the tires have flat spots or something from sitting so long?
I test drove a wildtrack in June of 25 that had been sitting for a year. The ride was terrible and definitely vibrated.

Most dealers shuffle vehicles around the lot on a regular basis to expose passersby to different trucks. I don’t think it’s likely to have sat on one place for more than a week or two. Not to mention the occasional test drive.

A vibration is annoying and dealers often have difficulty diagnosing it.

 

[SledDog30]

I have owned maybe 50 vehicles in my time, and with only a couple of exceptions, they have all been Red, Blue or Black, but for some strange reason, I really liked this green...I didn't at first, but the more I looked at it the more it grew on me until I finally decided that it had to either be this green or red....I think it looks great with the black accents...
The best thing about these vehicles to me is how easy they are to make it your own. Rarely do you end up sitting beside one exactly like you at a stop light....

We looked at that color. Great deals on them that did not apply to other colors. We ended up with an azure grey one. My wife loves green, but that color did not interest her at all. Blue or gray is what we prefer.

On the vibration, is it there in 4H or 4A?

 

[NCCarguy]

A vibration is annoying and dealers often have difficulty diagnosing it.

My guess is they were just hoping to BS me into thinking that I would just accept it knowing it's not an easy thing to deal with. I had to help an old girlfriend deal with a vibrating KIa Sorento to where Kia finally just let her trade it for a Telluride a few years ago.

 

[Fordsoldier]

When I bought my 24 WT I had alot of vibration. I had my tires road force balanced and the issue went away.

 

[EarlWright]

Tires don't flat spot anymore. With around 2000 miles its not a new leftover that's a used car and someone may have hit a pothole while doing all that driving. One of the wheels probably needs to be rebalanced.

 

[TLO]

Wheel vibration isn't going to make your hands go numb...unless you're doing 200mph.
And I'm sure a dealer tech would be able to tell if a wheel is outta balance

 

[Larry Tague]

My 24 WT also had a vibration. It would occur around 45 mph which generally is tire balance. I went to a tire shop anround 5K and had all 5 rebalanced and rotated . It didn’t change anything. I’m now at 10K and repeated the balance and rotation. This time it seemed to help some. It’s still there but not as bad. Haven’t taken it to the dealer as we don’t have a very good one in my area plus it seems to still related to the tires and/or wheels.

 

[wjtinfwb]

I recently purchased a leftover new 24 Wildtrack with less than 2000 miles on it, that has what I can describe as a course ride but really what's happening is a vibration that I can feel throughout the vehicle that will numb your hands if you drive it for more than a few miles. The vibration feels like it's much faster than the rotation of the wheels, so I don't believe that it's a balance issue, although I won't rule that out, and it does get worse the faster you go, but after you start to notice it, you can then feel it all the way down to stop. I was a little concerned that maybe it was an engine balance issue, but I have decided at idle I can't feel it.
I took it to the dealership yesterday, but they called me last night and said they couldn't feel anything, and maybe it was just me feeling the offroad tires, then I drove up in my F-150 with 6" lift and 35x12.5x20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and assured them that I know what offroad tires are supposed to feel like.
I'm just wondering if anyone else notices a vibration in their Bronco, especially a newer one with the stock setup?
I believe it's a driveshaft or front axle.

Something is definitely wrong. My '23 Big Bend Sas V6 is very smooth at all speeds. The ride is stiff, but that's a different animal. One quick thing, have you checked tire presures? I keep mine around 36-38 unless I have a lot of highway driving in mind, like a road trip where I'll go up to 40 more for heat resistance than anything else. But a few more pounds definitely makes the truck more sensitive to road texture and the tire wear.

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