A woman took to her TikTok profile to ask users for advice after noticing her car starting to shake uncontrollably when she puts it in reverse.
Villiscia Thomas posted a video showing exactly what happens when he puts his into reverse Ford. In the video he explained that at the time of the shooting, he was parking between two cars.
“I’m going to put it in reverse so you can see and hear what’s going on,” he said before shifting into gear. As expected, the car started shaking uncontrollably.
“Does anyone know what could cause this? Thoughts, please?” he wrote in text overlaid on the video, which has already received over 3.7 million views, over 340,000 likes and more than 21,000 comments.
Some took advantage of the situation to make jokes. “Obviously it’s cold and it’s the sound of your car’s teeth chattering,” one TikTok user joked. “Put a blanket over it,” added another. “Hey! I’m not a mechanic, but your car probably shouldn’t do this,” a third chimed in.
Luckily, a kind person offered more sound advice: “After reading all the funny comments, I’m here to help. The real problem is that the driveshaft or CV axle has separated. It’s spinning freely under the car and hitting the frame or body. Increasing miles is a clear sign that it’s not connected.”
According to the website Motor 1Thomas may be experiencing a phenomenon called Death Wobble, which Ford enthusiasts use to describe an intensely vibrating steering wheel. This can be caused by defects or alignment issues in the steering components, causing the steering wheel to vibrate.
Other possible reasons could be worn tires or brakes or defective ball joints. Whatever the cause, this is a pretty serious safety issue that should be addressed by a professional immediately.
Photos and videos: TikTok @villisciathomas. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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