Driveshaft clunk? There's a fix for that.
03-10-2016, 05:25 AM
#131
Junior Member
2 piece drive shaft slip-bump or clunking
I've had a very difficult time with one particular dealership actually fixing my 2013. Two years in the making with this issue. But keep in mind, I did not know the truck has a two piece drive shaft when I bought it used. Howver to cut to the chase. Yes Ford has a lot (part number: 9L3Z-4W602-A). Which consists of nothing more than lubricant, a rubber boot and clamps for the boot for the spline. And here's the kicker. They installed it on my truck. But never told me. I'm so done with this place and thier dishonestly. Its a case study in not how to conduct customer service.
I've noticed that when I accelerate at half throttle or more from a dead stop, my driveshaft would make a clunking noise. It's done this since it was stock, but became more pronounced lately. Anyway, I took it into Ford earlier this week and my service advisor was well aware of the problem. He told me it has occurred on several newer model F-150's. Basically, they just R&R'd the driveshaft, re-lubed the slip yoke, and test drove it to confirm the problem no longer existed.
My truck now actually feels much better when accelerating from a dead stop, and there's no more clunk. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else was experiencing it.
My truck now actually feels much better when accelerating from a dead stop, and there's no more clunk. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else was experiencing it.
03-10-2016, 05:27 AM
#132
Junior Member
2 piece drive shaft slip-bump or clunking
I've had a very difficult time with one particular dealership actually fixing my 2013. Two years in the making with this issue. But keep in mind, I did not know the truck had a two piece drive shaft when I bought it used. However to cut to the chase. Yes Ford has a kit (part number: 9L3Z-4W602-A). Which consists of nothing more than lubricant, a rubber boot and clamps for the boot for the spline. And here's the kicker. They installed it on my truck. But never told me. I'm so done with this place and thier dishonestly. Its a case study in not how to conduct customer service.
I've noticed that when I accelerate at half throttle or more from a dead stop, my driveshaft would make a clunking noise. It's done this since it was stock, but became more pronounced lately. Anyway, I took it into Ford earlier this week and my service advisor was well aware of the problem. He told me it has occurred on several newer model F-150's. Basically, they just R&R'd the driveshaft, re-lubed the slip yoke, and test drove it to confirm the problem no longer existed.
My truck now actually feels much better when accelerating from a dead stop, and there's no more clunk. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else was experiencing it.
My truck now actually feels much better when accelerating from a dead stop, and there's no more clunk. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else was experiencing it.
05-05-2016, 10:21 PM
#134
Senior Member
I had the simple tsb done and now the slight clunk from take off is back. Going to take it back and see if I can get something else done, maybe a new shaft?
05-16-2016, 09:17 PM
#135
Junior Member
2010 F150 XLT super crew clunk
I am having the same issue with my truck. I have the single shaft and had it lubed last week and there's no change. The clunking has been going on for months and the first repair involved the mechatronic unit (not sure exactly what was done but it was covered by the warranty). I am sick of it, thinking of trading it in for Tundra.
05-17-2016, 02:09 AM
#136
Senior Member
Originally Posted by James Mac
I am having the same issue with my truck. I have the single shaft and had it lubed last week and there's no change. The clunking has been going on for months and the first repair involved the mechatronic unit (not sure exactly what was done but it was covered by the warranty). I am sick of it, thinking of trading it in for Tundra.
05-17-2016, 03:02 PM
#137
You think having to pull the shaft and grease it every month is NOT a reason to switch trucks? lol.
05-17-2016, 04:12 PM
#138
Senior Member
I don't know that it's trade worthy if you haven't tried just replacing the driveshaft. Though it is VERY annoying. I kept looking behind me thinking someone rear ended me.
05-17-2016, 04:36 PM
#139
Senior Member
Originally Posted by cmbezln
You think having to pull the shaft and grease it every month is NOT a reason to switch trucks? lol.
05-17-2016, 04:56 PM
#140
I couldnt imagine thinking having to performance mechanical maintenance on your driveshaft every month is just part of truck ownership, what planet are you from?
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