Axle clunk

[cbcasas]

Had our first sub-freezing weekend and the clunking came back for me. Will have to bring it in again, when it is cold. Can't make it happen when the temps are above 35.

Is this after its already been "fixed"?

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[cbcasas]

Took mine in for the “clunking” noise and the tech said it was subtle and not a foreseeable issue. I don’t get why they think this is normal for a $60K car

 

[mkhuffman]

Took mine in for the “clunking” noise and the tech said it was subtle and not a foreseeable issue. I don’t get why they think this is normal for a $60K car

They don't know about the SSM. Provide this and they might realize their mistake. Which is - don't question a MME Forum member.

 

[cbcasas]

They don't know about the SSM. Provide this and they might realize their mistake. Which is - don't question a MME Forum member.

I did provide the SSM. The advisor even wrote it on the labor sheet. Both the technician and the service advisor drove the car and “barely noticed” the sound and advised it wasn’t audible enough to be an issue and to reassess in a month or two. I’m bummed

 

[mkhuffman]

I did provide the SSM. The advisor even wrote it on the labor sheet. Both the technician and the service advisor drove the car and “barely noticed” the sound and advised it wasn’t audible enough to be an issue and to reassess in a month or two. I’m bummed

Try another dealer?

 

[tannerk89]

Anyone have a video of this clunking noise? I tried one of the early posts with one attached, but the video wouldn’t play. There’s 20 odd pages so difficult to see if there’s another one!

I believe my car started with this after around 40k miles… although it’s not consistent on when it occurs so I’m not entirely sure it’sthe same problem. Mine makes a clunking noise over rough sections of the road, not always while turning, but usually if the drivers side goes over a small bump like a manhole cover or small pothole. Also happens sometimes while turning over smooth surfaces.

 

[mkhuffman]

Anyone have a video of this clunking noise? I tried one of the early posts with one attached, but the video wouldn’t play. There’s 20 odd pages so difficult to see if there’s another one!

I believe my car started with this after around 40k miles… although it’s not consistent on when it occurs so I’m not entirely sure it’sthe same problem. Mine makes a clunking noise over rough sections of the road, not always while turning, but usually if the drivers side goes over a small bump like a manhole cover or small pothole. Also happens sometimes while turning over smooth surfaces.

I could reproduce the clunk by driving about 15 mph and jamming the steering wheel to one side. The noise is obvious and loud. Cold temperature seems to make it more obvious.

Find an empty parking lot and see if you can make the sound recur as you quicky spin the steering wheel to one side. If you can't get any clunking sound, you may have a different problem.

 

[tannerk89]

I could reproduce the clunk by driving about 15 mph and jamming the steering wheel to one side. The noise is obvious and loud. Cold temperature seems to make it more obvious.

Find an empty parking lot and see if you can make the sound recur as you quicky spin the steering wheel to one side. If you can't get any clunking sound, you may have a different problem.

Thanks, I’ll give it a try. I think it’s a different issue to be honest, but trying to rule it out. I tore apart the Frunk Sunday and dug into it but nothing obvious. It’s clunking loud and obvious basically all of the time on surface streets. Doesn’t happen on the highway noticeably. I just need to spend some time to figure it out.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Anyone have a video of this clunking noise? I tried one of the early posts with one attached, but the video wouldn’t play. There’s 20 odd pages so difficult to see if there’s another one!

I believe my car started with this after around 40k miles… although it’s not consistent on when it occurs so I’m not entirely sure it’sthe same problem. Mine makes a clunking noise over rough sections of the road, not always while turning, but usually if the drivers side goes over a small bump like a manhole cover or small pothole. Also happens sometimes while turning over smooth surfaces.

Good morning! If you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info, I can look into your noise concern on my end.

 

[Sin_Chase]

Pretty sure I have this issue, Early 2021 car.

Car has been off the road at the dealer in excess of 5 weeks in the last 2 momths so I don't plan on taking it in until the new year now.

I park in the same tight multi story car park daily and hear the same noise consistently on the sharp turn down ramps and exit ramp.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Pretty sure I have this issue, Early 2021 car.

Car has been off the road at the dealer in excess of 5 weeks in the last 2 momths so I don't plan on taking it in until the new year now.

I park in the same tight multi story car park daily and hear the same noise consistently on the sharp turn down ramps and exit ramp.

Hey there! I can assist with your noise concern. Could you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info?

 

[Sin_Chase]

Hey there! I can assist with your noise concern. Could you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info?

Thanks for the offer but I'm UK based, unsure if you have any reach here in blighty?

 

[joecmac]

I’ve got this same issue. Sound is coming from the right hand side front wheel arch. It’s present on every left and right turn at slow speeds only. It’s going into the dealership on Thursday to be checked. I’ve attached a recording of the sound.

Sounds like I need to prepare myself for the drive shaft being replaced… massive bummer.

 

[joecmac]

I have had the same issue (rumble/clicking sound on left/right turns - inconsistently consistent) since we received our Mach-E back in March 2021. Told the dealer about it a few times and they couldn't duplicate. Got a dealer rep to ride with me recently and they confirmed the sound and on further inspection indicated it was the CV joint/shaft. Now I'm waiting on the part.

 

[astrorob]

Anyone have a video of this clunking noise? I tried one of the early posts with one attached, but the video wouldn’t play. There’s 20 odd pages so difficult to see if there’s another one!

I believe my car started with this after around 40k miles… although it’s not consistent on when it occurs so I’m not entirely sure it’sthe same problem. Mine makes a clunking noise over rough sections of the road, not always while turning, but usually if the drivers side goes over a small bump like a manhole cover or small pothole. Also happens sometimes while turning over smooth surfaces.

seconding this request for video/audio. brand new 2023 GTPE; wife and daughter heard some kind of grinding/clunking noise from the front drivers side while turning on a twisty road. wasn't able to reproduce it. in theory this car should not suffer from this problem, but seems similar to this problem.

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