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Why does my truck shake when I put it in first gear

Tiny
RICK1977
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 160,000 MILES
It starts shaking bad when I take off. Transmission is new but I didnt put it in. Just bought off used car lot.
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Does it feel like the engine or suspension related?
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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There are many possibilities for the symptom described.

1. Engine misfiring.
2. Drive trains sucah as shafts etc, unbalanced.
3. Transmission fault.
4. Steering linkages.

Without knowing the exact situation and the source of the problem, I can only suggest checking the above for a start.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 3:18 PM

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