Houston we have a drivetrain problem

[Ford Motor Company]

Got in the rig this morning and noticed a vibration. Goes away when coasting in neutral. No clunk shifting from park to drive or reverse so I'm thinking can't be a universal. Can feel it more when on the gas. It's not bad yet but not smooth like before. What is known to be a problem with the drivetrain on these? 2.7 BD SAS. 12,000 miles.

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[andersman02]

Check your front drive shaft for play then check the boot for tears, near the xfer cause. One of the more common issues

 

[Nickhick]

Check your front drive shaft for play then check the boot for tears, near the xfer cause. One of the more common issues

Yea that's what it was. Playing the waiting game now.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I'm not saying it's right, but I've had an on throttle vibration in 4H and 4A since new. Haven't gone to the dealer cuz like others have said its so minor those geniuses probably wouldn't feel it.

"tech cannot replicate the issue"


My OPINION would be, I'd pretty much expect some type of slight vibration from an actual rugged 4x4 transfer case vs something like a Subaru/Toyota/Honda lite AWD SUV.
I've only had the Badlands in 4A a time or two and can slightly "feel" it, but nothing that concerns me.
But my experience comes from Square body Chevys and SuperDuty trucks ... and a few silky smooth Subarus.
This would be about right in the middle of the two.

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