Clunking sound on Gen 3 too

[impactbumper]

My truck is actually at the dealership. I was told on the phone they ordered new shock mount bolts and (lower ball joints- i need to confirm this part) as per a technical service bulletin. Either Sat morning Monday i will have more information and i will share.

Truck also developed a check engine light and rough idle at low rpm. My scanner showed p008a low fuel pressure. The dealer has been in contact with Ford and have a fix for it, however the service advisor need more info to explain to me. More on that later.

 

[LPZML]

My truck is actually at the dealership. I was told on the phone they ordered new shock mount bolts and (lower ball joints- i need to confirm this part) as per a technical service bulletin. Either Sat morning Monday i will have more information and i will share.

Truck also developed a check engine light and rough idle at low rpm. My scanner showed p008a low fuel pressure. The dealer has been in contact with Ford and have a fix for it, however the service advisor need more info to explain to me. More on that later.

ya if you can get the bullentin can you post it

 

[BellHeli407]

I would die inside if Ford released a bulletin that actually fixed it.

 

[dspangler]

My truck is actually at the dealership. I was told on the phone they ordered new shock mount bolts and (lower ball joints- i need to confirm this part) as per a technical service bulletin. Either Sat morning Monday i will have more information and i will share.

Truck also developed a check engine light and rough idle at low rpm. My scanner showed p008a low fuel pressure. The dealer has been in contact with Ford and have a fix for it, however the service advisor need more info to explain to me. More on that later.

This makes sense since the mounting bolt is one-time use. Should check the PN and see if it’s an updated bolt design (aka cam bolt style) and new torque value (it’s extremely high torque).

 

[RamseyF]

I hope there's a fix. I know mine isn't as bad as others, but its still annoying.

 

[BellHeli407]

I literally can’t stop thinking about how amazing it would be it’s obnoxious

 

[impactbumper]

Got a call, wasn't able to answer so v/m says parts in and work scheduled for suspension tomorrow. I will let you all know what has been done, and outcome as well.

 

[BellHeli407]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[2022 Ruth]

Good stuff. Would love if Ford issued a TSB for this.

I hate to start from scratch on issues like this where they are usually either like “they all do that” or “could not reproduce”.

My 97, I got new, the rear diff would go BAM when taking off. I did a ride along and the tech was like “I don’t notice anything”. I felt like I was on a hidden camera show.

Keep us updated as to what they find!

 

[impactbumper]

They performed a work order from Ford and while replacing bolts found the right rear shock bad. Replaced.

I insisted both rears were making noise but i was told not.

I picked up my truck and most of my suspension noise is gone. Truck feels a ton more planted on the road. It had an excessive lean around corners and i thought that would be the way it is.

There is still a hollow noise coming from almost under my seat area on bad roads but i had the same on my gen 1 and gen 2.

Rear end no longer makes clunks if i bounce on the bed. Attached is my work order.