Clicking/Rattle coming from the steering column and dash

[sliggity]

2002 4.0L Explorer Limited: So I have an annoying rattle coming from my column and drivers side dash area when going down the road. It seems to be when hitting the slightest bump or uneven pavement. I read a few threads citing the clock spring but I pulled it and that's not the culprit. Oddly enough I went around the neighborhood with the hood popped and I can't hear the noise? So anyone have any ideas I'd appreciate it, thanks!

 

[drdoom]

I started a thread about this a few months back and didn't find much out, mine is probably different as I am now thinking it's part of the advancetrac which you would not have on your 2002.

 

[sliggity]

Yea it's strange and hard to explain so kind of one of those things you'd have to hear for yourself. I found out enough about it to know the problem exists but never came up with answers or solutions. We'll see, thanks for the reply.

I started a thread about this a few months back and didn't find much out, mine is probably different as I am now thinking it's part of the advancetrac which you would not have on your 2002.

 

[drdoom]

Mine sounds like a "SPROING" sound, just like kicking a spring type door stop. Occurs when gently accelerating in between the 1-2 shift, by G-Force when driving through a swale, and by centrifugal force during hard cornering at speed.