2024 XLT FX4 Vibration from Stop

[NAVYSAR06]

Hey yall. I purchased this truck just a month ago and noticed after purchase there is a vibration/shudder from a stop until shifts into second. Thought it just needed to learn and would resolve but hasn’t improved. I’ve read this was issue with the 5G but haven’t seen anything with these 6G posted yet. Any ideas?

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[VehicleNanny]

I felt the same in my 2.3 XLT. It was very slight and I thought it might be driveline angle related. My dealer spent some time with it, compared it to others on their lot and deemed it normal. In fact, they claimed it was better than others they tested.

If it bothers you, have the dealer check it out, if nothing else to give you peace of mind.

I also feel that the transmission hangs on to torque converter lockup too long, causing the engine to lug on light acceleration. I took care of that by installing a Roar Pedal performance throttle controller. After thinking this through, I believe a change to the transmission calibration would propably correct all of these issues. I told my service manager that I will be on the lookout for bulletins addressing this in the future.

Something to think about: the Ford Performance Procal tuner might also help. I heard that the changes included new transmission mapping. Can anyone confirm that?

Edit: I added some other thoughts to my original reply.

 

[NAVYSAR06]

I felt the same in my 2.3 XLT. It was very slight and I thought it might be driveline angle related. My dealer spent some time with it, compared it to others on their lot and deemed it normal. In fact, they claimed it was better than others they tested.

If it bothers you, have the dealer check it out, if nothing else to give you peace of mind.

I also feel that the transmission hangs on to torque converter lockup too long, causing the engine to lug on light acceleration. I took care of that by installing a Roar Pedal performance throttle controller. After thinking this through, I believe a change to the transmission calibration would propably correct all of these issues. I told my service manager that I will be on the lookout for bulletins addressing this in the future.

Something to think about: the Ford Performance Procal tuner might also help. I heard that the changes included new transmission mapping. Can anyone confirm that?

Edit: I added some other thoughts to my original reply.

Thank you for replying. I’d say mine is not very significant either; very mild. It’s funny you mentioned the tuning. I had the dealer install the Ford Performance procal but have been hyper miling in eco mode to see what I’d average. I’m now guessing without definitive proof that the procal tune solely affects the normal setting. Today I left it in normal and can barely notice the shuddering.

Im now reconsidering even taking it in to be looked over. Wouldn’t want the dealer shimming or tinkering with it and it getting worse or some new issue occurring. Thanks again

 

[Morningpride]

Me too. Noticed it towing our camper this weekend. I’m going to call the dealer tomorrow. Did anyone take theirs in??

 

[Morningpride]

We experienced this exact scenario when towing our 3800lbs camper. On accel from a stop, it feels like a vibration in the driveline. Dealer saw irregular shift patterns in the trans, so pulled and completely rebuilt it. Still having the same issue. I'm curious as to if there is a TSB for this just yet.

 

[superj]

not that we are aware of but the procal does do something to the shifting in the 2.3 trucks (and probably all) because mine has never had a shudder or vibration and i have had the procal on for over 10k miles, would be my guess

 

[alrashid2]

Any updates from you guys? Just picked up my brand new '26 XLT with the 2.7L and it does this.

Honestly thought at first it was me skipping the tires haha, as I'm coming from an AWD underpowered Subaru.

Only does it when accelerating from a stop or a very slow speed - thinking it's just 1st gear, maybe 2nd too... Goes away when getting into double digit speed.

It's brand new, 20 miles on it, so thinking/hoping as it breaks in and the computers learn, maybe it'll go away? Or if it doesn't go away and is just normal, I'm fine with it? Just wanted to make sure it was in fact normal and not something to inquire about while under warranty

 

[MasterCylinder]

Hey yall. I purchased this truck just a month ago and noticed after purchase there is a vibration/shudder from a stop until shifts into second. Thought it just needed to learn and would resolve but hasn’t improved. I’ve read this was issue with the 5G but haven’t seen anything with these 6G posted yet. Any ideas?

You can help to isolate the problem from Trans and drive-line, that you might be feeling by using the manual override and start off in a higher gear like 2nd or third. Can even try it in reverse. Just a thought.

 

[VehicleNanny]

Any updates from you guys? Just picked up my brand new '26 XLT with the 2.7L and it does this.

Honestly thought at first it was me skipping the tires haha, as I'm coming from an AWD underpowered Subaru.

Only does it when accelerating from a stop or a very slow speed - thinking it's just 1st gear, maybe 2nd too... Goes away when getting into double digit speed.

It's brand new, 20 miles on it, so thinking/hoping as it breaks in and the computers learn, maybe it'll go away? Or if it doesn't go away and is just normal, I'm fine with it? Just wanted to make sure it was in fact normal and not something to inquire about while under warranty

I discovered that my vibration was temperature dependent. It was most evident at temps lower than 30F. When I left it at the dealer in March 2025, temps were in the 20s when I dropped it off, but rose to 50 by the time they truly tested it. They could not duplicate it. Since the temps were warmer by then, I enjoyed my truck thinking either they fixed it or it was never a problem.

Come November 2025, temps got colder and the vibration was back. I researched the heck out of it, and found a similar issue with older F150s. That was the Integrated Wheel End. I set up another appointment with my dealer, but when my salesman saw me, we chatted a bit and I ended up buying a new Bronco. Problem solved!

 

[alrashid2]

I discovered that my vibration was temperature dependent. It was most evident at temps lower than 30F. When I left it at the dealer in March 2025, temps were in the 20s when I dropped it off, but rose to 50 by the time they truly tested it. They could not duplicate it. Since the temps were warmer by then, I enjoyed my truck thinking either they fixed it or it was never a problem.

Come November 2025, temps got colder and the vibration was back. I researched the heck out of it, and found a similar issue with older F150s. That was the Integrated Wheel End. I set up another appointment with my dealer, but when my salesman saw me, we chatted a bit and I ended up buying a new Bronco. Problem solved!

Ha, well glad to see you still hanging out here at least! My brother has a 2021 F-250 and said he has the exact same shutter, despite being the 10r80 and a different engine. Maybe I'll give his a spin to compare. But maybe this is normal

 

[VehicleNanny]

Ha, well glad to see you still hanging out here at least! My brother has a 2021 F-250 and said he has the exact same shutter, despite being the 10r80 and a different engine. Maybe I'll give his a spin to compare. But maybe this is normal

Thanks. I really like the Ranger, and the members here are very supportive and engaging. I always wanted a Bronco and I hit the year end incentives just right.

Good luck with your vibration issue. I'm sure there is a solution.

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