clunking noise

05_986 · 05-06-2006, 08:43 PM

My 05 N/A started making a clunking noise (sounds like its coming from the front left) a few days ago. It makes the noise when it hits bumps in the road and most of the time when making a left turn. i can't reproduce the sound while sitting still, but it does it regularly when driving. i noticed a greasy film on the front left shock that i thought was brake dust, but its not on the front right. any one have any ideas? i guess i will be calling the local ford dealership monday. will they say anything about the CAI kit and or the new tune on the car because of warranty? i only have just over 1000 miles on the car.

demarcom · 05-06-2006, 10:34 PM

Just had mine fixed. It's the front sway bar link that is loose. They need to re-torque it and all is good. Not sure why everyone is having the issue, but it seems they are not torquing the bolts enough

cableguymicah · 05-06-2006, 11:00 PM

had same problem, they can fix it. also watch out for a rubbing noise from the rear, they had to change my gears because of improper install

05_986 · 05-07-2006, 12:59 AM

is this something i can fix or do i need to take it in? taking my car in is a last resort as far as i am concerened. there are very few saleens in my area and i am sure there will be some joy riding.

cableguymicah · 05-07-2006, 10:47 AM

I understand and I felt the same way, but its under warrenty take in

demarcom · 05-07-2006, 11:56 AM

I hate leaving my baby off more from the aspect of them damaging things or dirtying them up. Dings, gashes etc, is my fear. the car is tough enough to withstand a joy ride, but a ding is forever! Bring it in to a good dealer and wait for the car, that will get them minimal time "alone" with her.

mahosk · 05-07-2006, 02:00 PM

i heard the same noise yesterday.... right as i was making a left u turn... and the whole f-ing thing snapped right off!!! was not happy, bringing it to ford on monday. hopefully they fix it without giving me a hard time

cableguymicah · 05-07-2006, 03:50 PM

I understand your issue with droping it off....

But you got two choices

1)Do it yourself and run the risk of hurting it worse or voiding your warrenty

2) Have the dealership fix it under warrenty and be responsiable for andy damages to the car. It's up to you!!!! Not us!!!

05_986 · 05-07-2006, 03:59 PM

ok, ok, you convinced me

sowaxeman · 05-07-2006, 06:28 PM

Good luck doing it yourself - I tried to torque mine yesterday while the wheels were off and they are VERY tight. I also noticed on my sway bar a DISTINCT black mark where the tire is just barely rubbing against it on turns. My theory is that when the car is in a turn, the sway bar is doing its job, and when hitting a bump is flexed into the tire - thus the "clunking noise" we are all hearing. I personally don't see how loosening and re-torqueing the bolts will prevent this noise. I'm content to leave mine be - as I know it is not loose and in danger of falling off as all the bolts were damn tight under there - and the factory paint stripes (warranty evidence) are still lined up on all the bolts.

The greasy film you are seeing on the shock/s is most likely a mixture of break dust and road grime. Better to be up in there than on your wheels

Mahosk are you saying your sway bar fell off [&:][&:][&:]