Light Clunk from Passenger Side
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Here is a video for ya and hope you can hear the noise and don't want to see you throw away your $$$ at random parts.LMK what you think,thanks. Z ! No longer available
Thanks for the video ZSHO - the noise is a bit different. It looks like the noise in the video could only be repeated while moving but when they parked it was silent. Mine is kind of the opposite where i hear it parked / low speeds but it is silent once i get moving 10+ mph.
I'm hoping to get some more time next weekend to fiddle with a few things. If I can get my brother to help me maybe I can grab a few things while he turns the wheel and see if I feel the noise on anything in particular.
I'm hoping to get some more time next weekend to fiddle with a few things. If I can get my brother to help me maybe I can grab a few things while he turns the wheel and see if I feel the noise on anything in particular.
My dad was a mechanic, I'm sure he has something similar or that worked for him. Now if only I could teach my 1 year old to turn the steering wheel on request haha
I'll see what I can get ahold of this weekend. Thanks again guys, appreciate all the suggestions!
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I'll see what I can get ahold of this weekend. Thanks again guys, appreciate all the suggestions!
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Sorry for the late response on this one guys. Crazy project at work for the last few months.
The issue appears to be the Strut bearing in the mount. You can see when the wheel is turned that it must not be spinning and the spring "pops" instead of gently moving like the other one.
The issue appears to be the Strut bearing in the mount. You can see when the wheel is turned that it must not be spinning and the spring "pops" instead of gently moving like the other one.
I would make certain to verify the correct (suspension code) that apply's to your vehicle as mentioned above (CODE E) is for the (PP ONLY) and should apply to your vehicle AFAIK.
I would log into www.fordparts.com and enter your vin # to verify the correct code,could be AB OR C OR D, but unfortunately there are so many codes for that particular year which makes it a bit confusing..
Best of luck on a permanent fix. Z
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2011/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat
I would log into www.fordparts.com and enter your vin # to verify the correct code,could be AB OR C OR D, but unfortunately there are so many codes for that particular year which makes it a bit confusing..
Best of luck on a permanent fix. Z
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2011/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat
I was so excited to get the SHO back that I forgot to ask for the hub back... Wanted to see if there was any obvious binding without load on it.... But o-well, at less than $50 per mount I guess your almost better off replacing it if you suspect it's going bad... Especially if the spring was "popping" visibly.
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Thanks for posting this, it's a fairly common failure on Ford vehicles in the fleet, more so on Fiesta, Focus, and Fusion. Upper bearing turn plate breaks. I've never seen one on a Taurus, can you tell me if it contains plastic in the bearing plate? That seems to be the failure point in the other models. Typically a clunk thud heard when you turn the wheel back and forth usually in the same point of rotation (As you, or an assistant turn the wheel you can typically find a sweet spot where the noise occurs).
Went to get an alignment and now I have a new issue lol
Drivers side rear lateral link has some play to it. Belle tire wanted $700 for parts and install (replace as pair), looks like I can get both for for $250 at Tasca.
I did verify myself once I got home as well. Small amount of play at the tie-rod looking end.. tried taking it off and re-seating it but no luck. Haven't noticed any clunking or vibrations from the rear end but I dont put alot of miles on or travel highway much.
There is always something
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Drivers side rear lateral link has some play to it. Belle tire wanted $700 for parts and install (replace as pair), looks like I can get both for for $250 at Tasca.
I did verify myself once I got home as well. Small amount of play at the tie-rod looking end.. tried taking it off and re-seating it but no luck. Haven't noticed any clunking or vibrations from the rear end but I dont put alot of miles on or travel highway much.
There is always something
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Pmezo33 had some great luck using the Motorcrafts listed below. Z
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7536.msg115013.html#msg115013
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7536.msg115013.html#msg115013
Quick update:
Links installed and worked great (the 2013+ links). Car is now aligned and handles great with the H&R's.
I'll make a post / thread later today or tomorrow with some pics, part numbers, and tool requirements for those that may want (or need to) tackle this in the future by themselves.
Links installed and worked great (the 2013+ links). Car is now aligned and handles great with the H&R's.
I'll make a post / thread later today or tomorrow with some pics, part numbers, and tool requirements for those that may want (or need to) tackle this in the future by themselves.