I get a washboard sound when towing and turning left or right from a stop.
10

Asked by rhunning Sep 10, 2013 at 12:05 PM about the 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 F-350 Super Duty 4X4 crew cab with 255K miles. When I tow my 5th wheel camper and make a left or right turn (Left is worse) I get a washboard sound. It has done this since 120K miles but is really getting bad. Transmission was rebuilt 25K ago.Where should I look? (Rear end, Universal joints) Please advise!  Thanks

1 Answer
57,945

Tracy answered 10 years ago

It sounds a though you may have a concern with the spider gears or the Locking Diff components. When is the last time you had the rear wheel bearings serviced? They require periodic maintenance. An inexpensive check would be to remove the Differential fill plug and check it for metal debris (it has a magnet built into it) or you could jack up the rear, pull the diff cover and watch the gears while someone turns the rear wheels.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford F-350 Super Duty Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bigbob Reece
    Reputation
    5,260
  • #2
    tikun
    Reputation
    3,420
  • #3
    JoeAndJoe
    Reputation
    2,800
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
1,413 Great Deals out of 42,067 listings starting at $550
Used Ford F-450 Super Duty
120 Great Deals out of 2,654 listings starting at $14,795
Used Ford F-150
6,060 Great Deals out of 130,219 listings starting at $1,500
Used Dodge RAM 3500
38 Great Deals out of 476 listings starting at $3,700
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
1,062 Great Deals out of 30,683 listings starting at $1,350
Used Ford F-250
210 listings starting at $7,495
Used Dodge RAM 2500
68 Great Deals out of 1,029 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,193 Great Deals out of 131,957 listings starting at $1,000

Used Cars For Sale

2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 550 listings starting at $71,080
2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 109 listings starting at $67,915
2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 125 listings starting at $46,980
2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 46 listings starting at $42,965
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 53 listings starting at $41,388

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.