2007 Front Suspension Thunking Noise
#2144
Sound this same, so I have to search what else can make this sound, but all is tight. What I seen in cars comming to me, that this that had installed tower brace were quiet, so finally I'll try this too.
But it makes so quiet noise, that probable I'll live with if it will not help.
#2146
My two cents - may not be the same as others but....
I had one sway bar endlink loose (driver side front) and it clunked! I could not tell if it was front or rear or which side. They felt tight when I did my last check before putting the wheels on, but sure enough it loosened up and even with Locktight blue on it. Buddy of mine swore it was the exhaust bumping something after the lowering springs. NOPE!
I took the endlinks off to replace the struts and springs, so that is why the clunk started. I had to get an open end 18mm socket and 8mm socket like others have suggested here and boom - no more clunk! Poor design for the front sway bar endlinks and recommend replacement to the newer versions in my opinon.
Anyways, my experience and a good solution for replacing the endlinks here;
My Strut/Spring Install
https://mustangforums.com/forum/susp...-on-09-gt.html
Front Sway bar endlinks
https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...-endlinks.html
Good luck to all in defeating the CLUNK!
I had one sway bar endlink loose (driver side front) and it clunked! I could not tell if it was front or rear or which side. They felt tight when I did my last check before putting the wheels on, but sure enough it loosened up and even with Locktight blue on it. Buddy of mine swore it was the exhaust bumping something after the lowering springs. NOPE!
I took the endlinks off to replace the struts and springs, so that is why the clunk started. I had to get an open end 18mm socket and 8mm socket like others have suggested here and boom - no more clunk! Poor design for the front sway bar endlinks and recommend replacement to the newer versions in my opinon.
Anyways, my experience and a good solution for replacing the endlinks here;
My Strut/Spring Install
https://mustangforums.com/forum/susp...-on-09-gt.html
Front Sway bar endlinks
https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...-endlinks.html
Good luck to all in defeating the CLUNK!
#2147
i have probably read about 20 posts and I thought i would add unhooking the sway bar. If you do this and drive it around you can see if it has anything to do with the clunk. hope this can help someone. I also have the clunk. fixed it on the drivers side by cranking down on the top strut nut.
#2148
I hope this helps this was from motor trend
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...stang/recalls/
Recall ID # 63902 - SUSPENSION:FRONT Hide Details
Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 Ford Mustang
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS.
Consequences:
IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300.
Potential Units Affected:
400
Notes:
EIBACH SPRINGS, INC.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...#ixzz1zn7ymUgV
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...stang/recalls/
Recall ID # 63902 - SUSPENSION:FRONT Hide Details
Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 Ford Mustang
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS.
Consequences:
IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300.
Potential Units Affected:
400
Notes:
EIBACH SPRINGS, INC.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...#ixzz1zn7ymUgV
#2149
I hope this helps this was from motor trend
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...stang/recalls/
Recall ID # 63902 - SUSPENSION:FRONT Hide Details
Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 Ford Mustang
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS.
Consequences:
IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300.
Potential Units Affected:
400
Notes:
EIBACH SPRINGS, INC.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...#ixzz1zn7ymUgV
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...stang/recalls/
Recall ID # 63902 - SUSPENSION:FRONT Hide Details
Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 Ford Mustang
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS.
Consequences:
IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300.
Potential Units Affected:
400
Notes:
EIBACH SPRINGS, INC.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2007/...#ixzz1zn7ymUgV
Well, for 2007 owners we are out of warranty, I don't think Ford will replace our struts with no warranty, Should of know this before....
Thanks for the post!