Effect of Cold Weather on Suspension/Shocks?

[wheelman55]

SaintsFan. The temps that you have likely won't have any effect, however anything is possible. Best of luck finding out what's clunking.

 

[Robtor310]

Jack the front end up and take a peek.

If its repeatable take it to the dealer. If its coming through the rack and up the column something aint right.

 

[Dalejbrass]

Do you feel it in the steering column/wheel? I’m asking because I had a similar situation on my 11’ F150 Platinum. I only “felt” it at low speeds and really noticeable on bumpy roads. The colder it was, the more the prominent the issue became. Ended up being a faulty rack and pinion. I thought Ford had worked that out....but, who knows.

Sounds like it’s time for a visit to a dealer.

 

[nh rapta owner]

I've noticed a clunking from the front end on my 2018 that can be felt through the steering wheel at low speeds. It seems to occur mostly in cold weather. I'm womdering if this might have something to do with the fluid in the shocks being cold. Has anyone else experienced this?

My 14 raptor did the same exact thing when it was cold had a bad shock

 

[COBRA90GT]

Some background reading material OP:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/cold-weather-clunking-shocks-38033/

 

[MGD]

My 14 raptor did the same exact thing when it was cold had a bad shock

Agree. I have same... approaching shock rebuild time anyway.

 

[90slow50]

I have the exact same issue with mine - once it got cold (0 degrees here in KS) I had a clunking moving slowly backing up and it is felt in the steering wheel. I took it to the dealer and they "couldn't duplicate" it. Yet, as I pulled out of the dealership there was the clunk again. It's warmed up here, and sure enough the clunk isn't near as noticeable. Weird...

P.S. 2018 SCREW 3300 miles

 

[MGD]

For those with what they perceive to be a clunk, here is more info.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f193/dredded-front-suspension-clunk-16298/

 

[Sasquatch78]

Agree. I have same... approaching shock rebuild time anyway.

What you really have is failing grades in math, english and history, and from yesterday, bumps bruises and a fat lip from that little tiff you had in P.E. yesterday.

Stop lying to these people and admit you're real age.