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Old 09-09-2004, 03:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question rear end shimmy/vibration?

Brand new Titan owner this week - never owned a truck before. Noticed in test drive rear seemed bumpy over smooth roads - intermitten and various speeds. Sales guy says just flat spots on tires from sitting on lot, should work itself out. After 150 miles, still happens on and off.

Has anyone else experienced this? Did not see this on other Titan and 2 different F150's I test drove before buying this one.

Being a first time truck owner, I don't know if this is typical for a pickup and to be expected, or possibly a tire or wheel balance problem. I know what out of balance tires feel like on a car, but not familar with truck behavior or characteristics. I suspect something different from salesperson's assessment, and it's not often but when it happens, it's very annoying and has nothing to do with road surface.

I'm considering taking back for dealer service, but know all too well that with the intermitten nature, I'm expecting a "no problem found" type response.

Any suggestions?

PS - other than this one thing, I LOVE THIS TRUCK! So far, it's been awesome. Think this owner forum is great also.
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