2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
08-03-2007, 09:02 AM
#1691
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: Ragnar
Yeah I know...I should just be happy there's a solution. I just don't want to be haggling with Ford over whether 1 or 2 should be replaced. When it comes to anything suspension related I was always told to do it in pairs.
ORIGINAL: northy_polk
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
Mine did it on both sides. The right side only may have something to do with the slope on most road surfaces putting extra strain on the "downhill" side.
08-03-2007, 09:04 AM
#1692
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
I don't see any reason they would only replace other side...
Anyway, reading your feedback, Casper and others, I'm really surprised and happy that the new revised part cures the clunk. I can wait pick up the parts from
Ford on Monday and change them. I hate that clunking so much.
Anyway, reading your feedback, Casper and others, I'm really surprised and happy that the new revised part cures the clunk. I can wait pick up the parts from
Ford on Monday and change them. I hate that clunking so much.
08-03-2007, 09:05 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: northy_polk
maybe i misunderstood, but they replace BOTH as far as i've heard. did you think they'd only replace one?
ORIGINAL: Ragnar
While this thread seems to has finally gotten results I still would like to know why this issue occurs mostly on the right side. It seems most of us were saying that. I'm going to Ford next week with the part number. They already told me it would be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. Got my fingers crossed.
While this thread seems to has finally gotten results I still would like to know why this issue occurs mostly on the right side. It seems most of us were saying that. I'm going to Ford next week with the part number. They already told me it would be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. Got my fingers crossed.
You are correct. BOTH sides are/were done. I can see some lame *** stealership trying to fix one side, in hopes you wont be back with the other one in a few weeks.
08-03-2007, 10:12 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
Mine did it on both sides. The right side only may have something to do with the slope on most road surfaces putting extra strain on the "downhill" side.
ORIGINAL: Ragnar
Yeah I know...I should just be happy there's a solution. I just don't want to be haggling with Ford over whether 1 or 2 should be replaced. When it comes to anything suspension related I was always told to do it in pairs.
ORIGINAL: northy_polk
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
08-03-2007, 10:14 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
As the author of this thing, I'm sure the Wolfman was just trying to help a brother out.
ORIGINAL: acrokat
Thank you but I have already contacted him.
Please check your pm's more closely
Thank you but I have already contacted him.
Please check your pm's more closely
ORIGINAL: wolfey2k
Bascho, acrocat needs your help with handling the dealer.
Please give him a hand.
Thanks
Wolfey2k
Bascho, acrocat needs your help with handling the dealer.
Please give him a hand.
Thanks
Wolfey2k
As the author of this thing, I'm sure the Wolfman was just trying to help a brother out.
08-03-2007, 11:29 AM
#1696
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
I had some F/E issues with a VW Fox once and talked to my buddy in San Fran who's been a mech. for VW, Ford and Mopar as well and he explained it to me thusly. Most front end noises will appear to the driver to be coming from the right hand side. The reason for this is primarily an acoustic phenomenon that relates to your position in the cabin. If you could move around the cabin while you're driving (not recommended), the origin of the sound will appear to change due to the acoustic qualities of the interior. Also as stated before, the road characteristics may also come into play, but the main reason is acoustics. That's why no one ever reports the sound coming from the left. In any event, suspension components should ALWAYS be replaced on both sides so the parts will wear at an even rate. Ideally front and rear as well. This avoids the car having uneven damping/spring rates from side to side or front to rear. This is because the damping/spring rates will change as the parts wear, even if they're not defective. Speaking of defective, I replaced the steel driveline with a 4" dia. aluminum alloy one from CHE Performance. What a difference! Between 65-80mph it's 90% quieter now, no humming. The stock one weighs in at about 34lbs. The aftermarket at around 18lbs and change. A reduction in rotational mass of nearly 50%. I think it was around 520.00 with free shipping. An upgrade I think anyone would be happy with. As far as my new strut mounts go, I'm think I'm still thunk free.
08-03-2007, 11:55 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: Ragnar
Great theory...never thought of that. Though I should be able to prove it by driving on the wrong side of the road...right? BTW...now that I think more about it. It happens only on the right side when I pull out of or back in to my driveway. Slope is back to front there.
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
Mine did it on both sides. The right side only may have something to do with the slope on most road surfaces putting extra strain on the "downhill" side.
ORIGINAL: Ragnar
Yeah I know...I should just be happy there's a solution. I just don't want to be haggling with Ford over whether 1 or 2 should be replaced. When it comes to anything suspension related I was always told to do it in pairs.
ORIGINAL: northy_polk
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
don't ask questions. it's easier that way. [kidding of course. i'd like to know as well]
Kind of like why Nascar tires wear more on the inside or downhill side of the car. Those are the ones they change on a 2 tire pit stop.
08-03-2007, 11:58 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
ORIGINAL: acrokat
I'm sorry, I'm just tired of this. 3 dealerships have given me the run around on this, including one who was supposed to be 'in the know'.
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
As the author of this thing, I'm sure the Wolfman was just trying to help a brother out.
ORIGINAL: acrokat
Thank you but I have already contacted him.
Please check your pm's more closely
Thank you but I have already contacted him.
Please check your pm's more closely
ORIGINAL: wolfey2k
Bascho, acrocat needs your help with handling the dealer.
Please give him a hand.
Thanks
Wolfey2k
Bascho, acrocat needs your help with handling the dealer.
Please give him a hand.
Thanks
Wolfey2k
As the author of this thing, I'm sure the Wolfman was just trying to help a brother out.
Sorry you are having dealer issues. May I suggest a cattle prod?!!! I used to work in a packing house many, many years ago and those things will make a 2000# bull **** himself. J/K but you may have to call FORD on them.
08-03-2007, 11:59 AM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
I just got back from the dealership. Officially I have no more noise!!!
Now I have a steering wheel nibble at highway speeds I didn't have before.[:@]
No more noise, just the normal tire sounds over bumps. I love my car again!!!
Now I have a steering wheel nibble at highway speeds I didn't have before.[:@]
No more noise, just the normal tire sounds over bumps. I love my car again!!!
08-03-2007, 12:00 PM
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RE: 2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
I just got back from the dealer here in Barrie, Ontario, with my car.
Their front-end-man swapped out the top mounts for the struts and also the sway bar drop links which were also worn (car has done under 7000 km).
I didn't really think the thunking was that bad on my car, but HOLY MOLY !!! This car didn't feel this tight when it was new !
Talk about "that new car feeling"
Thumbs up to Barrie Ford on this one ! if anybody is in the area and want to know who to speak to, go for the service guy "Ozzy Osbourne" (Seriously) and the front end guy who knows all about the thunking issue and who did my car was "Derek" who is also a big Mustangnut (Got a '69).
Oh, nearly forgot, ALL on warranty
Their front-end-man swapped out the top mounts for the struts and also the sway bar drop links which were also worn (car has done under 7000 km).
I didn't really think the thunking was that bad on my car, but HOLY MOLY !!! This car didn't feel this tight when it was new !
Talk about "that new car feeling"
Thumbs up to Barrie Ford on this one ! if anybody is in the area and want to know who to speak to, go for the service guy "Ozzy Osbourne" (Seriously) and the front end guy who knows all about the thunking issue and who did my car was "Derek" who is also a big Mustangnut (Got a '69).
Oh, nearly forgot, ALL on warranty