A Ford owner was aghast by what happened when she put her truck in reverse. It started shaking wildly. Now she wants help identifying the problem so she can get it fixed. TikTok creator Villiscia Thomas (@villisciathomas) posted a video with her Ford issue from her truck, which is in park. “OK, my car is parallel parked,” she says. “I’m going to put it in reverse just so you guys can see and hear what’s going on.” The truck starts shaking violently. “Anybody know what would cause this?” she asks in the on-screen text. “Thoughts, please?” What Caused The Ford’s Uncontrollable Shaking? In the comments section of the video, viewers responded with a mix of absurd and practical advice. “Obviously, it’s cold and that’s your car’s teeth chattering,” joked one viewer. “Throw a blanket on it.” “Hey! So, I’m not a mechanic, but your car probably shouldn’t be doing that,” said a second person. “Your washing machine is out of balance,” suggested a third viewer. Another person responded, “It’s the flux capacitor.” One kind person said, “After reading all the hilarious comments, I’m here to help. The real problem is your drive shaft or CV axle has separated. Just free spinning under that car hitting the frame or body. The mph jumping is a clear indication that it’s not connected.” What Is Going On With The Shaky Ford? Thomas might be experiencing the Death Wobble, which is what Ford enthusiasts call a shaking steering wheel. A number of steering components can fail or come out of alignment and the steering wheel starts to shake. CV joints are a key part of the vehicle’s drivetrain system. When one is going bad or fails, it limits how the drive shaft engages with the transmission. Not only can it make your steering wheel wobble, but it can also produce a clicking noise when you turn the wheel and grease leaks near the tires. Other causes can be worn tires or brakes or failing ball joints. Whatever the cause, it’s a safety issue that’s best addressed immediately and by a professional. Get to a trusted mechanic and let them run a full diagnostic. Reddit users on a thread from two years ago back up this hypothesis. “It’s typically caused by worn front-end components (tie rod ends, track bar bushings, or maybe control arm bushings),” one person said. Motor1 contacted Thomas via TikTok comment and direct message for comment. We also contacted Ford via press email for comment. We’ll update this if either responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team