ratcheting type clicking noise coming from left front wheel
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ratcheting type clicking noise coming from left front wheel
I just started hearing a racheting type clicking noise when I am making a right hand turn but it comes from the left front wheel. Someone had mentioned that it could be the 4wd hub partially engaging? Does that make any sense when it is a vacuum and electric operated 4wd system? Vehicle is a 2007 F150 Lariat Super Crew 5.4l with 3.73 ratios. I have an extended warranty and I only have 47K miles on the truck. It is still also under the basic power train warranty. Would the 4wd system be considered part of the power train? Is this something easy that I can do or does it require special tools that only a dealership would have?
Input is greatly appreciated.
Input is greatly appreciated.
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To test to see if it is one of the items I mentioned, just put it in 4wd. If the ratcheting stops, it is one of those. Only things to do for testing is check for leaks on the tube from the solenoid with a vacuum gauge to eliminate a vacuum leak. If it holds vacuum, it is either the solenoid or the IWE.
Honestly, since it is under warranty, I would let Ford fix it.
Honestly, since it is under warranty, I would let Ford fix it.
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well this is the same dealership that told me that I had a bad lifter on my pass side of my engine when I was having all that tapping / knocking noise who also replaced the pass. side exhaust manifold too. Shame there isnt a closer Ford dealership that I can take it too. The closest one to me I have been "banned" from and not allowed back to since I got into a heated arguement with the President of the dealership since he tried to tell me they only made the Super Crew cab F150s in 2007 with a 3.55 axle ratio. Guess he didn't like to be proved wrong when I showed him proof that they made it with 3.73's. Either that or the complaint I lodged with Ford against him. lol
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Funny I got this reply today. Turns out my truck is now making the racheting noise on both sides now after Ford had fixed it the last time back in Aug. Im now making an appointment with another Ford dealer other than the one who fixed it the last time since everytime I got it back from them, shortly there after, something else would need to be fixed. I now have found a good Ford dealership although it is a little further away, I trust them. Calling to make the appointment tomorrow.
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Definitely not a small pebble. The faster you turn, the faster the clicking. The slower you move, the slower the clicking. Plus it does it for either side. Im thinking its the solenoid since it is both sides acting up.
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I have the same problem as the op. I just replaced the solenoid about an hour ago and took it for a test drive. Same noise as before. Dammit!! I've been looking around for a couple hours for the next step. I guess the next step is to test the vacuum lines for leaks and whatnot. I think I've used the 4x4 once since 04 and I hate to dump money into something I don't use. I have a bad feeling its the actuator.