Symptom Chart: NVH
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. 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 CV joints | INSPECT the 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 - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes . | |
| 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 - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes . |
| Grunting -- normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop | Halfshaft CV joint binding | CHECK the outer CV joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft . |
| Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds | Binding or damaged 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 - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes . |