2024 Flash Just over 3K and back in the shop again.

[ackvor]

I want to love this truck so much. In the short time that I have actually had it in my possession, versus being in the shop, I have actually very much enjoyed it. I don’t think my problem is indicative of reliability issues, I think I just got a bad apple. The first issue was seemingly solved by replacing the drivers aside axle assembly and the wheel bearing/hub. This fixed the vibration/noise for 1 week. Then it was back to the shop for the same symptoms. Dealer is going to replace the wheel bearing assembly again, but said they don’t know what causing the bearings to fail. My limited knowledge of bearings makes me think there is something out of plumb and the alignment of the axle through the hub is off. I’m guessing this will be a recurring issue through the life of the truck. I’m nearing the buy back window and I’m hoping Ford will end this sooner rather than later. Just venting. Thanks.

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[MountainAlive]

Usually the Lightning issues are electronic in nature, but a good old fashioned mechanical issue seems like it could be resolved hopefully.

 

[TaxmanHog]

2024 Flash…Bearings and axle gone at 2K miles

 

[chl]

Sounds like it could be a manufacturing issue if two assemblies both had the issue, a bad run on the assembly line that produced defective parts. If the third one has the same issue, Ford better look into that possibility.

Hopefully not a design issue like I experienced with Dodge/Chrysler transmissions in the 1980's and 1990's - had to change the automatic transmission fluid every 15k miles or else, dang it!

 

[calandryll]

Well I had to replace the wheel hub on my 2024 Lariat on the driver side last week. Thankfully not the axle assembly, though I'm going to be weary going into the future.

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