Ford Edge Front End Clunking Noise...2 Most common problems

[@svt32vdohc]

100% on the strut issue. I had that happen on the passenger side of a 2011. When removed, you could see the upper perch pished out causing the spring to make that "gong" noise while turning left and right while parked.

[@addismultitasking3504]

Thanks for watching

[@douglashoffman3199]

Tested it out and my strut purge is the issue. How urgent is that repair? Car seems to drive fine other than the clunking.

[@PokerMunkEEE]

Any ideas on why my 2011 AWD sounds like a diesel when touching gas? PTU going bad?

[@causay78]

Hello do you need to replace the whole strut assembly or just the strut mounting?? On my edge it’s the passenger side the failing one

[@addismultitasking3504]

The whole assembly

[@florinacaprita]

So that thumping noise is the sway bar link?

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

We have a 2017 edge that we bought recently that has about 10.3k miles on it; it didn’t get driven during the pandemic before we bought it. When backing at very low speeds, there is a massive thunk that sounds like we backed into something, but no mechanic has heard the noise. It is almost guaranteed if the car is cold , but doesn’t seem to happen if backing quickly or everything is warmed up from driving at least 20 minutes. Any idea?

[@BeirutPapa]

Possibly the PTU. The bearings will go out quickly if not serviced frequently. It manages the power to the back wheels and will give the sensation that something is wrong with the back end when the idler gear starts eating rod bearings that fall loose... It'll get worse. It's a big job and expensive if you take it in for a shop to look at. New PTUs are about $2k and after market can be as cheap as $700. You gotta remove the passenger side wheel, brake assembly, CV shaft, steering knuckle, rear cat, and propshaft to get to it...... This problem is usually a 2007 to 2013 problem so it may just be rear wheel bearings for ya.. either way, two good places to check first...

[@Dirty74T]

Can you just have the dealership replace the top strut mount or do you have to replace the entire assembly?

[@cylonstrykern7713]

Thank you so much. I have an Edge sport and couldn't figure out what the steering clunk was.

[@addismultitasking3504]

Glad it helped

[@Liltreydog96]

Came across this video just now. I own a Volvo but I am hearing clunking noise going over bumps rough roads.. replaced both front struts (Complete assembly) and also did sway bar links. Still have this noise.. any thoughts on what else it could ?

[@addismultitasking3504]

Thats annoying when you replace parts and still have the problem.....Im not familar with volvos but Id guessits the ball joints

[@Liltreydog96]

@@addismultitasking3504 I brought 2 my mechanic who installed he said they sound like sway bar links.. bringing car in Wednesday to get checked out.. but I also brought it to an alignment shop after installing and they checked everything said everything looked nice n tight nothing seemed off! They think could be defective strut because it’s coming from both sides. Very frustrating

[@brandonsmith5692]

I have a popping noise and changed everything! Now I noticed that yellow ball on your strut is up top? On my wife's hers is at the bottom like it fell thru that boot and is now at the bottom or middle. Should that be like that or should that yellow purge be up top and not bottom?

[@addismultitasking3504]

It should be at the top

[@brandonsmith5692]

Hmm. It's not lol. It's like it's stuck In the middle.

[@addismultitasking3504]

It should be sticking out of the top housing by about 1 inch

[@brandonsmith5692]

Yea I checked ford website it shows the bumper on the bottom of the boot so I'm really confused lol. Wish you had an email so I could send pictures of the stupid thing. But I'll go check tomorrow but I swore the yellow boot is at the bottom and the bellow is just flopping around. I'll try to run it up thru the housing middle it feels stuck to me.

[@brandonsmith5692]

Either way appreciate the advice. We are headed to Kentucky in a week and I thought I could get this fixed before but several parts and hours later I'm in the same spot

[@mrs.nicole7471]

Would a 2016/2017 ford explore have a stabilizer link in the back?

[@crash9632]

Probably. My Ford Taurus has them

[@alhakamtahsin6195]

I have this problem in my Edge sel AWD 2019 with 19000 miles, the noise looks like clicking or ticking when I turn the steering right or left while stopping, I will try your theory today

[@KD8HDY]

Thank you for this video you can add 2013 Lincoln MKX on that list too

[@addismultitasking3504]

Glad it helped, Have a good weekend

[@3223223]

This video is awesome by the way, thank you. I see you just posted this so I figured I'd ask. I have a 2011 ford edge and I have a clunking noise when I go over most speed bumps/pot holes etc. When I go slow and watch my speed how I go over the bump I can avoid the noise. When parked and I turn my wheel left and right, not completely left and right just quick left,right,left, right motions from the wheel being in center position it's clunk,clunk,clunk,clunk. I had my gf turn the wheel while I checked cause people told me it's the strut mount and my struts were just put in November 2019 and the issue doesn't seem to be there at all, my spring also seems to turn fine. It sounds like it's coming from directly behind my tire(stabilizer link like you say?) I chalked it up to being either the ball joint, or tie rod ends.(don't know.much about cars, but I fix whatever I can without getting killed financially at a shop) So I figured I'd replace the whole lower control arm which would give me a new ball joint, and then I'd fix the tie rod ends. But do you think this may be the stabilizer link like you said in the video? I can be parked and hear the knock noise by turning my wheel (like I said above), and getting that clunk noise going over bumps. Also figured I'd mention it also looks like my tire vibrates in unison with the clunk/knock noise when I'm parked and turning the wheel to produce the noise. The weird thing is because I get the same noise going straight over bumps/speed bumps without turning my steering wheel left or right which is why I'm also leaning towards the link. And after watching this video, I'm thinking the stabilizer link could be it. And if i could replace the stabilizer link instead of replacing my whole lower control arm, and tie rod ends( shop just fixed tie rods 14 months ago too). I don't wanna end up replacing those and still hearing the knock/clunk noise. That would kill me lol. I know this is super long, but trying to be detailed and wondering your opinion on the matter. And if it indeed is the stabilizer link, how do I pinpoint it to know that's exactly what I need to fix.

[@addismultitasking3504]

when I hear noises with these vehicles that front end clunk I usually start with the stabilizer link cuz it's usually the cheapest to replace but you can pull it off and you should be able to pull on the stud end of it and make sure that it is tight and it's not moving. Once you take the stabilizer link off hold in one hand and pull on the threaded stud with the other back and forth and there should be no play and no slop if there is that's probably what's causing it

[@addismultitasking3504]

I've never really noticed ball joints to be a problem in these vehicles..

[@3223223]

Ok I'm gonna give that a shot, thank you!! I appreciate it! Yeah, I'm right around 172k atm. I bought it at 116k so I have no idea if the previous owner ever replaced the ball joints. But hey if that's not the problem I'm not fixing it lol. I'm gonna try that with the stabilizer link. Quick question. Is a stabilizer link and sway bar link the same thing?

[@addismultitasking3504]

Some people probably call it the same thing.. it could be bad bushings in your sway bar as well..but I would bet those stabilizer links are going to be real sloppy when you pull them off

[@KingIrvXL]

Ever figure it out?

[@richarddees5883]

dropped what i was doing. went straight to car and moved the spring by hand and boom! the clunk. wife is gonna kill me. i ordered a new rack and pinion for nothing. AND i cant return it. LMAO

[@addismultitasking3504]

glad the video helped you

[@abdulazizalmhawes1606]

Great, thank you. I have just tested my car it seems the Struts need to be replaced.

[@2010Hammy]

Thank you! Mine just stared making both these noises! I have a place to start! Awesome!!

[@addismultitasking3504]

hope it helps

[@2010Hammy]

@@addismultitasking3504 It was on point! My end link was broken at the bolt!!! Thank you!

[@addismultitasking3504]

glad to help

[@3rdScribe155]

2011 Ford Edge Limited AWD - this may be my issue, but the noise i get sounds more like a mechanical noise with a little grind. maybe im using the wrong word to describe it... its really annoying! ... it happens when i turn and moving straight at a very low speed . not over potholes or driving at a higher speed. well, not that im aware of .. please help?

[@addismultitasking3504]

Could be lower ball joints, but those go out on these at around 110k miles, stabilizer links are the most common problem. If you have a slight grind then it could be wheel bearings

[@3rdScribe155]

@@addismultitasking3504 - 134K . so maybe you're right ... thanks!.

[@addismultitasking3504]

let me know what you find out

[@scamtoons]

Took my 2010 ford in today thats what it needed. Both replacement

[@addismultitasking3504]

thanks for watching

[@wallytverstol8627]

thanks it may e both since I have 188k on the vehicle

[@brandonsmith5692]

My edge 07. Replaced all brakes systems, cv, axles, sway bar links. And I'm still getting a pop pop pop noise. It's driving us nuts and I'm about to drive it to the lake and leave it.

[@addismultitasking3504]

It's probably your upper strut bearing is broke turn your wheel back and forth with your hand on the strut and you should feel the pop

[@brandonsmith5692]

Don't do it when I'm in park only over bumps. Now if I have my wheel all the way turned i mean parked and I turn it one way until I can't anymore and rock the wheel same side something is popping behind my sway bar and it's an edge so I can't see anything it's all blocked. But anyway I'll do what you said and see if I feel it. It's a 1 year old front strut from what I was told

[@addismultitasking3504]

How many miles on it

[@addismultitasking3504]

And we're both struts replaced or just one you should be able to look at it and see that all the bolts are new and the strut springs should be nice and shiny black

[@brandonsmith5692]

I noticed driver side bolts are longer than the passenger side. Which is weird I thought. The top bolts

[@frankheath9335]

No but illl run up and get some