Issue ID | 1475855 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11102949 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/07/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2017 ford f150 4x4 with the 3. 5 ecoboost engine and the 10 speed transmission. A few days after we brought the truck home, we noticed a very loud clunk that would happen when the engine is started. We have taken the truck to multiple dealerships and all have said that the clunk is normal and that its just the transmission "loading up". This same clunk is also happening on 2018 f150s as well, with the 6 speed transmission and the 10 speed transmissions. I am concerned that this issue is going to affect the long term safety of the vehicle, since metal striking metal is never a good thing when it comes to automobiles. Here is a link to the ford f150 forums where multiple owners have reported the same issue on 2017 and 2018 f150's: https://www. F150forum. Com/f118/single-clunk-when-starting-engine-383628/index7/ here are some video links i posted on youtube, the first is of a 2018 f150 4x4 i rented while on vacation may 2018, v8 10 speed transmission. The second video is of my truck making the same clunk, which can be heard from a distance (you might need to turn up the sound on this one). The 3rd video is my truck as well, note how the driveshaft moves on engine start. The 4th is my truck parked on an incline resting on the transmission. Note that the driveshaft doesn |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GEORGETOWN, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG6HKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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