A woman appeared on her TikTok profile to ask internet users for advice after noticing that her car starts shaking uncontrollably when she shifts into reverse.
Villiscia Thomas posted a video showing exactly what happens when she puts her Ford into reverse. In the clip, she explained that at the time of filming she was parked between two cars.
“I’m going to put it in reverse just so you can see and hear what’s happening,” she said before shifting gears. As expected, the car began to shake uncontrollably.
“Does anyone know what would cause this? Thoughts, please?” she wrote in text over the video, which has already received more than 3.7 million views, over 340,000 likes and more than 21,000 comments.
Some people took the opportunity to joke about the situation. “Obviously, it’s cold and those are your car’s teeth chattering,” joked one TikTok user. “Put a blanket on it,” added another. “Hey! So, I’m not a mechanic, but your car probably shouldn’t be doing that,” analyzed a third.
Fortunately, one kind soul stepped in with a more informed suggestion: “After reading all the hilarious comments, I’m here to help. The real problem is that your driveshaft or CV axle has separated. It’s just spinning freely under that car, hitting the frame or body. The mileage jump is a clear indication that it’s not connected.”
According to the website Motor 1, Thomas may be experiencing a phenomenon called Death Wobble, which Ford enthusiasts use to describe a violently shaking steering wheel. This can be caused by failures or alignment issues in steering components, leading the wheel to start vibrating.
Other possible causes include worn tires or brakes, or failing ball joints. Whatever the cause, it is a serious safety issue that should be addressed immediately by a professional.
Photo and video: TikTok @villisciathomas. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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