Transmission "Thud"
My 2002 Supercrew has developed a sporadic 'thud' in the transmission. It happens immediately when normally accelerating from a stop. Local Ford dealer says they have not heard of any similiar complaints. I do know of at least one other Supercrew owner that experiences the 'thud' 1 out of 10 starts. Any help would be appreciated. The trans shifts fine otherwise.
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Are you sure it's in the trans? My 97 F150 SC auto 4.6L 4x4 had a thud noise from a dead stop at about 100,000 miles. It would come and go. Solution: lubricate splines on driveshaft. That took care of the problem. It's back again, but I know what I have to do.
Also, don't believe the dealer when your rear pinion seal starts to leak and they want $350 to replace it. Take it to your local ring & pinion shop and have them do it for $65. Good Luck! Andrew |
Thanks Andrew for your reply. I will check into the driveshaft. The dealer had actually mentioned 'slack' in the driveshaft as one possiblity for the noise. When I pull off from a stop with more speed, I don't notice the 'thud'. It's the gentle starts where it is most noticeable.
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My trans. is doing the same on my '01 Supercab. It's about the same frequency as you desribed above but I have notived that is is more prevalent on slight uphills. It seems to be down shifting very hard which sends a "jolt" through the truck. Very annoying.
Also, I have noticed what sounds to me like a "dry bearing squeek" comming from the maunal 4WD shifter, but only at high way speeds. Any experiences with this? I don't think anything is worn since it has 1400 miles on the truck. |
My trans. is doing the same on my '01 Supercab. It's about the same frequency as you desribed above but I have noticed that is is more prevalent on slight uphills. It seems to be down shifting very hard which sends a "jolt" through the truck. Very annoying.
Also, I have noticed what sounds to me like a "dry bearing squeek" comming from the maunal 4WD shifter, but only at high way speeds. Any experiences with this? I don't think anything is worn since it has 1400 miles on the truck. |
MJD,
I have not had problem with any shifting. Other than the 'thud' on takeoff (which has lessened in the past few days), the trans shifts fine. I plan to still checkout lubing the driveshaft splines and any other driveline adjustments the dealer could checkout. |
I'm having the same problem with my 2002 supercrew. I'm not really sure if it's a 'problem', but I'm going to have it looked at anyway. Hope I find something out, it's just annoying at this point.
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I just had the same problem with my 99 4x4 SC. I originally had a worn u-joint. So I replaced it, but didn't lube the splines at the slip yoke before assembling. Well in less than a week I installed a 3in body lift. After installing the body lift, I noticed the 'thud' that you described. Well after countless hours of checking everything involved with the body lift to determine were this 'thud' originated from, I finally released it was the slip yoke at the driveshaft. So I removed the shaft, lubricated with standard greese, reassembled, and no more thud. Easy fix, just wish I would have noticed it before I installed the lift.
kev |
Make sure you put lock tite on those 12 points you take out of the drive shaft. Or, replace them with new ones that already have it on them.
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Thud
Ford has a TSB on that problem. The drive shaft needs to be lubed.
Don |
Re: Thud
Originally posted by dnaber Ford has a TSB on that problem. The drive shaft needs to be lubed. Don Kev already said that!!! |
Re: Re: Thud
Originally posted by Eduk8er Kev already said that!!! EXCUSE ME !!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: I didn't see anyone make mention of the TSB. |
Re: Re: Re: Thud
Originally posted by dnaber EXCUSE ME !!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: I didn't see anyone make mention of the TSB. |
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