A woman took to her TikTok profile to ask users for advice after noticing her car shaking uncontrollably when she put it into reverse gear.
Villiscia Thomasis her Ford We posted a video showing exactly what happens when you put your car into reverse gear. In the video, she explains that she was parked between two cars at the time of the shooting.
“I’m going to put it in reverse, so you can see and hear what’s happening,” she said, then put it in reverse. As expected, the car started shaking uncontrollably.
“Does anyone know what could be causing this? Please give me your thoughts,” she wrote in text accompanying the video, which has already garnered more than 3.7 million views, 340,000 likes and 21,000 comments.
Some users even joked about the situation. “It must be the sound of the car’s teeth chattering because it’s so cold,” one TikTok user joked. “Put a blanket over it,” another added. “I’m no mechanic, but your car probably shouldn’t be doing this,” a third user analyzed.
Fortunately, one kind user offered more grounded advice: “After reading all the interesting comments, I’m here to help. The real problem is that your driveshaft or CVshaft is disconnected. It’s spinning freely and hitting the floor or body of the car. Increased mileage is a clear sign that it’s not connected.”
Motor 1 According to the website, Thomas may be experiencing a phenomenon called the Death Wobble. This is a term Ford fans use to describe excessive steering wheel shake. This problem may be caused by a defect or alignment problem in the steering components, which causes the steering wheel to vibrate.
Other possible causes could be worn tires or brakes, or defective joints. Whatever the cause, this is a very serious safety issue and should be checked by a professional immediately.
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