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clunking noise in the explorer sport

Started by black99lightning, December 28, 2013, 09:25:01 PM

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black99lightning

over the last couple of months we've been getting a clunking that can be heard and felt in the front end of the Xsport.  It currently has a little over 10K miles.  Brought it to the shop and they've ordered sway bar end links.  Should be fixed on Monday.  I'll let you guys know if that actually fixes it...Just wanted to put this out there incase anyone else is having this issue.

2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

DJE624

Good Luck.  Hope to hear that new end links do the trick! 

BlueSHO

Thanks...I'll check mine.

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2016 SHO Blue Jeans
2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra

BiGMaC

If you have the 4WD and automatic hubs,  especially if it occurs during turns on dry pavement and you feel the clunking, the automatic hub on one or both front wheels may not be disengaging properly. The same can occur with a locking differential on dry pavement.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

black99lightning

sway bar end links did the trick.  Now why did they go bad before 10K miles.
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

BiGMaC

Quote from: black99lightning on December 31, 2013, 08:27:04 AM
sway bar end links did the trick.  Now why did they go bad before 10K miles.

Maybe somebody has a TSB on this.  Hopefully it was just a manufacturing problem affecting the specific run on this part.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

TouchOfEvil

Quote from: black99lightning on December 31, 2013, 08:27:04 AM
sway bar end links did the trick.  Now why did they go bad before 10K miles.
Good question, the dealer didn't offer any kind of explanation about it?
2014 XSport

BlueSHO

Quote from: TouchOfEvil on December 31, 2013, 06:07:56 PM
Quote from: black99lightning on December 31, 2013, 08:27:04 AM
sway bar end links did the trick.  Now why did they go bad before 10K miles.
Good question, the dealer didn't offer any kind of explanation about it?

Did your paperwork say anything about a TSB?

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2016 SHO Blue Jeans
2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra

black99lightning

Quote from: JeffsSport on December 31, 2013, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: TouchOfEvil on December 31, 2013, 06:07:56 PM
Quote from: black99lightning on December 31, 2013, 08:27:04 AM
sway bar end links did the trick.  Now why did they go bad before 10K miles.
Good question, the dealer didn't offer any kind of explanation about it?

Did your paperwork say anything about a TSB?

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nothing.  I'm wondering if they weren't 100% tight from the factory and eventually just wore out due to that.  It really felt like something was about to fall out of the front end.  It was bad.  I almost traded it on the 2014 black/black GT500 in the showroom, but the wife would've killed me.
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

DJE624

GT500/Dead vs No GT500/Alive=Tough Choice.

SHOdded

Sounds like we need to get independent post-purchase inspections done (if pre is not possible).  Knowing the common problems/TSBs, get the car tight as possible before you really start putting pedal to the metal.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

black99lightning

Quote from: DJE624 on January 01, 2014, 12:37:48 PM
GT500/Dead vs No GT500/Alive=Tough Choice.

My thoughts exactly.  If it had been DIB/red stripes(superman), I might have chosen GT500 and dead.  >:D
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7