1990 Ford Ranger Truck is vibrating

Tiny
LEHITCHINGS
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  • 1990 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
Hi, my truck has started vibrating while driving over 60 on the highway. It does not do this all of the time. It seems to happen on rougher road surfaces. I have had the transmission recently repaired with a new torque converter and seals. I cannot decide whether it is the transmission, the front brakes sticking; they have new calipers, or if it might be the drive shaft or U joints. We have inspected the u joints and do not see any breaks or weak areas. It is our only transportation and need to narrow this problem down. Thanks.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 AT 10:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,055 POSTS
When checking u-joints, check for play in them. As far as the vibration, do you feel it more in the steering wheel or the seat and floor?
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 AT 9:00 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for your reply. I drove the truck over 65 tonight and the vibration started. I felt it mostly in the steering and somewhat under my seat. I noticed that after turning off the highway; coming to a complete stop, then starting off and coming to the higher gears it felt like the transmission jumped and then smoothed out and the vibration mostly went away. I appreciate any advice.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 AT 10:27 PM

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