40,000KM on 2009 and the rear shocks had to be replaced under waranty for leaking

I have also had the driveshaft and tranny done

now I have the loud click from the tailgate when you open on a hot day

driveshaft and tranny is common

anyone else have problems with shocks or tailgate noise

 

Where is the click sound coming from in the tailgate? The hinge, handle? may need some lube.

 

what did you have done to tranny?

 

The tranny is one thing but the tailgate is an easy fix. White Lithium grease is your friend. Your owners manual on page 401 tells you to make sure to grease hinges, striker plates, etc..

 

The click is a very loud twang (on a hot day) coming from the hinge when moving the tailgate up/down from 1/2 to 3/4 closed. Almost sounds like the end of a spring is broken. Anyone know if there is a spring assist for the tailgate?

 

Yes, there is a spring in the tailgate to make it easier to lift.

 

I have the same problem with my Lincoln Mark Lt, did the white grease help?