banging noise
banging noise
how's eveybody? Great! I've been getting this banging feeling when I slow down and give gas again.Like when going around a corner,or like when the light turns green before a full stop.It feels like it's in the back.I just want to see what you guy's think before I go to the dealer.
THANKS.
THANKS.
Sounds like the feared driveshaft/transmission clunk to me. I'm not sure what causes it but I have read a lot of threads on this topic. My truck does it also, and I believe there is a TSB on it. Check all of your U-joints for looseness.
TSB
05-26-10 CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP
Publication Date: December 21, 2005
FORD: 1997-2004 F-150
1997-2006 E-Series
1999-2006 F-Super Duty
This article supersedes TSB 04-26-6 to update the affected model years.
ISSUE:
Some 1997-2006 E-Series, 1999-2006 F-Super Duty, 1997-2003 F-150 and 2004 F-150 Heritage 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a driveline clunk or bump that occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward, following a stop. This condition may be caused by the slip yoke not sliding smoothly on the output shaft splines.
ACTION:
Lubricate the slip yoke with Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify the condition.
Remove the driveshaft per Workshop Manual Section 205-01. Be sure to index-mark the driveshaft during removal to maintain alignment during reinstallation.
Lubricate the slip yoke with 7-13 grams (0.25-0.46 oz.) of Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant.
Re-index and reinstall the driveshaft per Workshop Manual.
Verify the repair.
05-26-10 CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP
Publication Date: December 21, 2005
FORD: 1997-2004 F-150
1997-2006 E-Series
1999-2006 F-Super Duty
This article supersedes TSB 04-26-6 to update the affected model years.
ISSUE:
Some 1997-2006 E-Series, 1999-2006 F-Super Duty, 1997-2003 F-150 and 2004 F-150 Heritage 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a driveline clunk or bump that occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward, following a stop. This condition may be caused by the slip yoke not sliding smoothly on the output shaft splines.
ACTION:
Lubricate the slip yoke with Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify the condition.
Remove the driveshaft per Workshop Manual Section 205-01. Be sure to index-mark the driveshaft during removal to maintain alignment during reinstallation.
Lubricate the slip yoke with 7-13 grams (0.25-0.46 oz.) of Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant.
Re-index and reinstall the driveshaft per Workshop Manual.
Verify the repair.


