dampner

[powerboatr]

ISSUE:

Some 2005-2007 F-Super Duty vehicles with a long wheelbase of 156", 158", or 172" (396, 401, or 437 cm) and equipped with a trailer hitch may exhibit a vehicle vertical vibration, often described as "hopping", on smooth or coarse road surfaces in the 42-48 MPH (68-77 Km/h) speed range. Although this behavior is considered normal for an over 8500 GVW truck, some customers may be sensitive to the concern.
ACTION:

To improve the 42-48 MPH (68-77 Km/h) vertical vibration, follow the instruction sheet included in the Damper Service Kit.
NOTE: THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DAMPER WILL NOT IMPROVE RIDE ON SEGMENTED CONCRETE HIGHWAYS, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/SHIMMY, OR GENERAL HARSH RIDE CONCERNS.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
5C3Z-5D008-A Damper Service Kit

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
070511A 2005-2007 F-Super Duty With Trailer Hitch: Install The Damper Service Kit. 0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5D008 42

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company

 

[atk]

is this for 05 and up, only? mine does exhibit same symptoms at times....-popcorn

 

[Scot]

I have that problem

03 supercab w/ 8' bed (158 wb)did it until I changed the factory shocks.

06 CC w 8' bed (172" wb) shakes the hell out of me when I'm not towing. There is one section of road here (for the locals, 96 between 59 & 23) that I can watch the rear through my side mirror jump up and down 2-3 inches. At any speed from 50-80. I look around me and nobody else's suspension is budging, this is a fairly new section of highway and quite smooth. The front is also jumping but not as bad. I assume due to the weight of the motor.

 

[Kleetus]

Where does this thing attach at? I had a bad drive shaft, but I still get the hop from time to time, I attributed it to the lousy factory pirelli tire.

 

[W4RLR]

Wouldn't matter to me. Since my truck is out of warranty, I would have to pay for the part and installation. I can always speed up or slow down if the problem occurs.

 

[powerboatr]

its a weight similiar t eh ones they used t hang off the center frame crossmemeber brace a few years ago in the OBS trucks. it attaches to teh trailer hitch from what i am told.....dealer has it ordered

 

[Kleetus]

please post pics once you get it in, okay?

Thanks!