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[fyrfyter612]

Ok...first off I know I can do a search...and I tried but it would take forever so figured I'd ask. On my 2004 when doing slow speed turns I get a loud clunk at times. Sounds like it's coming from the front end.
Now I remember seeing something...somewhere about a TBS or SSM that says something about a rear diff problem for this. I can remember it says the noise will sound like it's coming from the front end but it's actually a problem with the rear diff. It mainly does it when backing out of my driveway or pulling into/backing out of a parking spot while turning. If anyone can recall which TSB or SSM that is I'd be very grateful. Gotta get my money's worth out of my extended warranty.

 

[sethmorgan]

You talking about this?

TSB 06-4-4

03/06/06

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING
SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED
TURNING MANEUVERS

FORD:
2002-2004 Mustang, Explorer
2003-2004 Expedition
2004 F-150

LINCOLN:
2003 Navigator

MERCURY:
2002-2004 Mountaineer

This article supersedes TSB 06-02-16 to update the Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2003-2004 Expedition, 2003 Navigator, 2004 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 9.75" or 8.8" limited slip rear axle, and 2002-2004 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer, and Mustang vehicles equipped with 8.8" limited slip rear axle may exhibit a chatter shudder, a binding sensation, or a vibration during low speed turns. On 4X4 vehicles, the sensation may appear to be originating from the front axle or the steering gear.

 

[fyrfyter612]

Yep....I believe that's the one. I don't get the shudder or vibration. Just an occaisonal clunk type noise that seems to come from the front end when I am turning as I back out of my driveway or into/out of a parking spot.