mijab Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi all. I finally found the TCW I want and went to test drive it this weekend - 2016, 8 month old Titanium, 17k miles. I took my brother along because I just look at how 'nice' the features are and he is more practical (and mechanical). ;-) He noticed when test driving it, that there is a "clunk" on acceleration, said it feels like it's either the transmission, differential or front axle joint. Any one experience this? He doesn't think I should buy it if the dealer can't fix it first, foreseeing problems down the line. :-( Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) A couple of questions. what speed? Does it clunk at every shift? Does it clunk on up shifts or down shifts. One thing I have noticed is a harsh down shift from 6th to 5th if the engine is below 2000 rpm. Edited August 8, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkingsrule Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I have a similar issue: 2015 XLT, 21K miles, 2.5 auto, bought used from a Ford Dealer 3 months ago. "Thunks" when accelerating to pass or when coasting, then accelerating. Still under warranty & haven't had time to take to Dealer yet. I'm a former professional mechanic, it feels to me like a bad motor or trans mount. Also, transmisiison seems to take longer than normal to engage when shifting from fwd to reverse or vice-versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) roadkingsrule Have you checked the fluid level in the Transmission? when you get an answer let us know how it turns out Edited August 13, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I would have Ford figure this out as it's under warranty. My old diesel TC from 2006 ate engine mounts for breakfast and clunked every time but this car is way too new for anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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