2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
02-09-2007, 05:25 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
02-09-2007, 05:30 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
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You gonna make me stay in my room or what bub? The enemies of freedom are everywhere. Beware.
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Very childish reply and not necessary in this forum.
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The thunking sound is your brains slapping against your skull for lack of density.
The thunking sound is your brains slapping against your skull for lack of density.
02-09-2007, 05:31 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
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Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
02-09-2007, 05:33 PM
#124
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: Jays Mustang
Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
02-09-2007, 05:37 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
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I installed KYB struts to no avail. I've replaced the upper strut bearings, with Ford as no other is available andI've removed the front sway bar completely. Still clunk! With the hood up, rolling over an incline,mymechanic had his hand on the upper strut bearing and strut shaft. He says it's coming from the upper strut bearing.
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Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
Hi, My 07 has had the noise since the first day. Yes it seemed like it started on the right side first but now it's both sides. 5000 miles. Left started around 1200 miles. I live in Ct. which has bumpy roads. You guys with smooth roads are just lucky. I went to Cape Cod a few months back, (smooth roads) and only noticed it a few times over a couple hundred miles. So Ford might not even care about us with bumpy roads. And since it's not a safety issue it may never have a recall. Has anyone tried Bilstein HD struts? Thinking it might be a bad designed strut.
02-09-2007, 05:45 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
One more with the same problem on my 07 GT, so granted the problem is real and common to most Mustangs, I think a read only one fix posted by sandy, and I'll really appreciatte hearing more opinions and solutions.
I dint buy nor want a Lexus like ride but certainly didnt expect a Yugo-like suspension noise.
I dint buy nor want a Lexus like ride but certainly didnt expect a Yugo-like suspension noise.
02-09-2007, 05:55 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
whatever the problem is, it's found in one or the other of these pictures. i don't think it's the strut bearings any more since i replaced my strut mounts with Steeda ones and the problem is still there. i'm assuming that the new strut mounts contain new bearings that replace the old ones with the oem strut mounts.
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02-09-2007, 05:58 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
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oh don't be silly, nobody will EVER take away your freedom to be a mean disrespectfull brat. do you have anything creative, stimulating, helpful, etc. to ad to the string?
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You gonna make me stay in my room or what bub? The enemies of freedom are everywhere. Beware.
ORIGINAL: LarryS
Very childish reply and not necessary in this forum.
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The thunking sound is your brains slapping against your skull for lack of density.
The thunking sound is your brains slapping against your skull for lack of density.
02-09-2007, 10:00 PM
#130
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
hell i get it in the front and in the back - as well as at least two dash rattles, door trim pieces loose, rattling mirrors, rattling from underneith, clutch packs have been replaced in the rear end, and when your going really slow and then step on the gas it feels like the tranny is low on fluid. oh yeah and twice the car just would not start.
hmm..... quality is job 1 right?
all that being said, i STILL love my car
hmm..... quality is job 1 right?
all that being said, i STILL love my car