Clunk while stopped
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Clunk while stopped
I have a 2011 EcoBoost and have noticed a clunk on occasion after stopping. For example, today I was sitting at a red light and felt a clunk. I thought that someone had bumped my truck, but when I looked in the rear-view mirror, there were no cars behind me. Could it be the transmission shifting back into first? Any ideas? It only happens occasionally.
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Originally Posted by 5111
I have a 2011 EcoBoost and have noticed a clunk on occasion after stopping. For example, today I was sitting at a red light and felt a clunk. I thought that someone had bumped my truck, but when I looked in the rear-view mirror, there were no cars behind me. Could it be the transmission shifting back into first? Any ideas? It only happens occasionally.
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Could be the splines of the driveshaft needing to be lubed.
As you come to a stop, the vehicle 'settles', and the driveshaft moves on it's splines.
If the splines don't have enough lube, you get a 'clunk' as it relaxes and settles in.
I believe there is a TSB on this issue.
As you come to a stop, the vehicle 'settles', and the driveshaft moves on it's splines.
If the splines don't have enough lube, you get a 'clunk' as it relaxes and settles in.
I believe there is a TSB on this issue.