Symptom Chart: NVH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln MKC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

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 - 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 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 - AWD .