TSB 20-2277 2019-2020 Ranger - Shudder/Vibration When Accelerating From A Stop

[TJC]

How is the new driveshaft from Tom Woods working out? Looks to be an easy upgrade, yes?

Got a Pic?

I know the question wasn't aimed at me, but ....

I just returned from a 500+ mile trip in my 2020 Ranger. The first trip of any distance with sustained speed of 75+ mph since installing the TW Driveshaft. 200+ miles were on Interstate highways where I averaged 75mph, and topped 80mph several times.

This was impossible to do with the stock driveshaft due to severe shudder with speeds >=75mph.
I am happy to report that the ride was smooth as silk., no shakes, shudders, or anything except smooth delivery of power all along the power curve.

I had to be very careful as the power was so smooth that the speed would sneak up on me. I'd look down and see I was travelling at 80mph! I'd back it down to 75mph and set the cruise control.

It is very nice to have a smooth running 2020 Ranger! MPG at 75+mph 24.1, at 55mph on previous trips I reached 28.4 mpg.

Install was quick, straightforward, and easy.

- Tony

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[Shoran12]

The driveline shudder wasn't eliminated until I put a one-piece driveshaft from Tom Woods on the truck. The shudder could also described as a tremble or shake felt through the seat. It is an oscillation of the center bearing due to the soft support material.

Well glad the one piece drive shaft did it for you! I’m currently planning on changing the leaf springs in this truck with some globals (made a post about it on here) and figure If what I’m thinking is a start up shudder gets worse (mines is very minor/intermittent compared to others) then I’ll just bite the bullet and get a TW shaft and be done. I’ve already need to do the windshield adhesive TSB which I guess was present when I purchased the vehicle. I always check for Recalls before buying but while looking at truck I guess I never checked this one. Luckily that’s really the only issue other than me trying to get a bit better ride out of the truck on less than perfect roads (much of my 2 hour commute to work and back). At this point in my life I’d rather pay 600 or so up front to avoid taking the truck in and having to take off work. Honestly might even save me money by going that route. Life’s too short. Glad you got it figured out with from what I have read seems like a proper fix.

 

[navsnipe]

How is the new driveshaft from Tom Woods working out? Looks to be an easy upgrade, yes?

Got a Pic?

The Tom Woods driveshaft is great. As TJC described, it transforms the truck for those who were having the driveline shudder and vibration.

Check out this thread for info and pictures.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/one-piece-driveshaft.21381/

 

[Modman]

New to the forum and found some good info already (hopefully)... Recently acquired a 2020 Ranger with 20k miles that seems to have this slight vibration/shudder while accelerating. Only happens from a stop and goes away maybe above 10-15mph. I will be taking it in and will note this TSB.

 

[Redwinemaker]

I just saw this post and I’m pretty sure my new tremor is behaving the exact same as you describe. In normal D mode when cruising at 30mph and giving light throttle the rpms drop too low and the truck shutters/vibrates and just feels horrible. Seems to happen below 1500rpm in certain situations.

tow mode and sport mode above 2k rpm and everything is butter smooth and fine. Is this what your describing? Almost feels like the engine is lugging. I’v been debating about taking it in to Ford but maybe it’s normal. Idk. Tow mode and sport mode are awesome and no issues but regular D sucks lol
Any updates on yours?

Same issue here, appears to be no fix, very frustrating. I'll try tow mode, Sport mode still produces the shuttering, it's like shifting a manual transmission too early, my truck is a 2019, and my question to the Dealer was how come it was fine for the first 50K? Of course no reasonable answer. Also, just a heads up, check your plugs, the cowling probably leaks and your spark plug wells are filling with water, there are some other posts on here in regards to this issue, It cost me a new head since the plug was so rusted.

 

[silverflash]

see tsb 23-2251

 

[4x4LAR]

Took my CPO 20’ Ranger 4x4 with 23k miles in to the dealer this last Friday before the holiday weekend. Tech confirmed it needs TSB 23-2251 but that parts are back ordered with not ETA. Might just go the Tom Woods route. Here’s the invoice from the dealer

edit: shudder happens between 10-15mph and don’t notice anything after that even up to 85mph

 

[Simon Says]

Haven't read the whole 51 pages, but anyone had this problem with the Tremor? I don't feel any obvious vibration at a specific speed, but i feel the thump when i accelerate from a stop and when i brake to a complete stop. One of the oldest TSB about this problem specifiesthat it's not applicable for the Tremor package, but the most recent one doesn't specify it. I assume it is now for all models?

I've seen that there is no tom woods one piece drive shaft for Tremor models. My bumper to bumper warranty expires soon, so i'd like to see if the dealer can fix this before it does.

 

[EJH]

Haven't read the whole 51 pages, but anyone had this problem with the Tremor? I don't feel any obvious vibration at a specific speed, but i feel the thump when i accelerate from a stop and when i brake to a complete stop. One of the oldest TSB about this problem specifiesthat it's not applicable for the Tremor package, but the most recent one doesn't specify it. I assume it is now for all models?

I've seen that there is no tom woods one piece drive shaft for Tremor models. My bumper to bumper warranty expires soon, so i'd like to see if the dealer can fix this before it does.

Lubricate the spline joint with a calcium sulfonate grease. There are a few threads here on the bump at stop and start.

 

[CompDude]

Lubricate the spline joint with a calcium sulfonate grease. There are a few threads here on the bump at stop and start.

This works

 

[Fx4ranger2019Larait]

Haven't read the whole 51 pages, but anyone had this problem with the Tremor? I don't feel any obvious vibration at a specific speed, but i feel the thump when i accelerate from a stop and when i brake to a complete stop. One of the oldest TSB about this problem specifiesthat it's not applicable for the Tremor package, but the most recent one doesn't specify it. I assume it is now for all models?

Here’s a link to the thread

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/how-to-lubricate-your-driveshaft-slip-joint.16648/

I was just reading it yesterday ordered all parts needed. I’m going to use 274 Moly grease instead of ford grease members report ford grease not lasting long. If you read the whole thread someone did the repair on tremor. It’s just a little more complex with the shims but if you take your time it should be pretty straightforward.

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