nechtenkamp
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- City, State
- Plano, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2016 Explorer Limited 2WD
2016 Explorer Limited 2WD, ~38,000 miles all city and highway
I have a "thunking" noise that could probably also be described as a popping noise while turning at very low speed. Essentially when turning out of my driveway. It doesn't happen every time - maybe 1 out of 4 or 5 times. I don't hear anything when turning at green lights or when driving over rough surfaces (speed bumps, pot holes, etc.). I haven't yet climbed under the car to try to look for bright metal spots (for example a worn bushing) or to jerk on parts to find loose components.
I've read lots of the other threads that sound similar but almost all include some description of more predictable or continuous sources of noise like wheel bearings or strut bearings. Help! I'm just out of warranty (the CPO warranty only covers power train) so I'm on my own. I've called a couple of the local dealerships to ask if they've heard this story before and no one seems to be able to point to a smoking gun off the cuff.
I have a "thunking" noise that could probably also be described as a popping noise while turning at very low speed. Essentially when turning out of my driveway. It doesn't happen every time - maybe 1 out of 4 or 5 times. I don't hear anything when turning at green lights or when driving over rough surfaces (speed bumps, pot holes, etc.). I haven't yet climbed under the car to try to look for bright metal spots (for example a worn bushing) or to jerk on parts to find loose components.
I've read lots of the other threads that sound similar but almost all include some description of more predictable or continuous sources of noise like wheel bearings or strut bearings. Help! I'm just out of warranty (the CPO warranty only covers power train) so I'm on my own. I've called a couple of the local dealerships to ask if they've heard this story before and no one seems to be able to point to a smoking gun off the cuff.
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