Ford F-150 Issue (Torque shudder)

[150class]

I’ve got a 2016 and had the shudder. Bought shudder fix from auto parts store. The shudder went away almost immediately. Two weeks later with no shudder, I had the fluid and filter exchanged. Not flushed, just drained and replace with new fluid. I had about 215,000 on it at the time, November. No problems at all now.

Man I tried to get the shop to do a fluid exchange but they said it would make it worst within 2-3 weeks. Then asked about the shudder fluid and the said it would make them liable and couldn’t do it which I guess I under stand.

I’m at the point I just need a short term fix.

[Toolman]

Go get 2 bottles of friction modifier from your Ford dealer. Add it to your fluid. Temporary fix.

[silentstalker92]

Definitely a torque converter. Clear whatever codes are in there. Converters dont throw codes and 99 percent of the time the sales department won't even drive the truck

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[silentstalker92]

Take it to a dealership and trade it in. If its out of warranty you're looking at about 10-12 hours just in labor

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[Mini-x fan]

I had a similar issue with my ‘07. I took it to a transmission shop and they said a bad coil. I replaced my coils and plugs and it fixed the problem. It did not throw a CEL. It’s probably different on your 2017, but it may be worth checking out.

[Horns1]

I had a similar issue with my ‘07. I took it to a transmission shop and they said a bad coil. I replaced my coils and plugs and it fixed the problem. It did not throw a CEL. It’s probably different on your 2017, but it may be worth checking out.

Definitely have it double checked for a bad coil - it produces all the systems you said


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[BayouCat]

Had this problem 6mos ago while I was hauling a bunch of wood.
Took it in and the dealership replaced torque converter twice. Kept on doing it. Third time turned out to be a solenoid valve/pump. Replaced that and has been fine ever since.

[Mertzon Man]

Man I tried to get the shop to do a fluid exchange but they said it would make it worst within 2-3 weeks. Then asked about the shudder fluid and the said it would make them liable and couldn’t do it which I guess I under stand.

I’m at the point I just need a short term fix.

I ytubed where and how to put in the Shudder Fix. It’s worth the try in my opinion. Especially if your going to trade it in.

[Big Lee]

Definitely have it double checked for a bad coil - it produces all the systems you said


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A cylinder misfire can create similar feeling. But would never create metal in the trans pan.

[Sleepy]

Sounds like it’s time for a Tundra!

[BlessedVeteran0305]

A cylinder misfire can create similar feeling. But would never create metal in the trans pan.

This ☝️.

Back in the 07 and earlier models they used a 3 piece spark plug. Those models were known for fouling plugs of you went cheap. It does have the same ahuttering effect around the 45+- 5 mph mark. I would change your plugs and coil packs with the cheapest thing you can find and trade it. As mentioned before most dealerships don't test drive.

[150class]

Go get 2 bottles of friction modifier from your Ford dealer. Add it to your fluid. Temporary fix.

I’ve got a 2016 and had the shudder. Bought shudder fix from auto parts store. The shudder went away almost immediately. Two weeks later with no shudder, I had the fluid and filter exchanged. Not flushed, just drained and replace with new fluid. I had about 215,000 on it at the time, November. No problems at all now.

Any recommendations on a video that shows how to do this? Looks like the sealed transmission they started doing that makes it tough.

Thank you

[Toolman]

Fill plug is on the passenger side. It's a 19mm silver plug. There is a little dipstick under it. Pretty easy.

[150class]

Fill plug is on the passenger side. It's a 19mm silver plug. There is a little dipstick under it. Pretty easy.

Well dang. I thought it was all enclosed. Access through the hood or below?

Thanks again for all the help

[Big Lee]

Well dang. I thought it was all enclosed. Access through the hood or below?

Thanks again for all the help

Under the truck.