Symptom Chart: NVH
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE | Damaged or worn Constant Velocity (CV) joints | INSPECT the Constant Velocity (CV) joints for wear or damage. INSTALL a new halfshaft as necessary. REFER to: Rear Halfshaft . |
| Loose hub nut | CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. For hub nuts. REFER to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD . | |
| Driveline clunk -- occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop | Loose hub nut | CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. REFER to: Rear Halfshaft . REFER to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD . |
| Grunting -- normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop | Halfshaft Constant Velocity (CV) joint binding | CHECK the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to: Rear Halfshaft . |
| Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds | Binding or damaged Constant Velocity CV joint | CHECK the outer CV joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to: Rear Halfshaft . REFER to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD . |