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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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Rear end click!!

Hello, I have a 2012 F-150 STX 4x4 with the 5.0 liter. I have noticed that when I put my truck in to reverse and sometimes drive I get a click sound. I jacked up the truck thinking it was the drive shaft that was loose but it wasn't... But I believe it is coming from the rear end. I found a video of the sound on youtube. Does any one else have this issue?


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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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Hello, I have a 2012 F-150 STX 4x4 with the 5.0 liter. I have noticed that when I put my truck in to reverse and sometimes drive I get a click sound. I jacked up the truck thinking it was the drive shaft that was loose but it wasn't... But I believe it is coming from the rear end. I found a video of the sound on youtube. Does any one else have this issue?

I had this same sound on my truck (2012 Eco). I took it to the dealership and they were familiar with the sound. They performed tsb 14-0090 which involved a bolt in the transmission.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 12:18 AM
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The noise can also be from the yoke to pinion engagement. The two surfaces are not a perfect fit. My 2012 had the issue. The dealership found a tsb which includes replacing the oil slinger and coating the pinion splines in lock tight. So far so good.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 12:55 AM
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Mine does it, but it never really bothered me. Before my warranty runs out I may bring it in for this.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Mine does it, but it never really bothered me. Before my warranty runs out I may bring it in for this.
Mine even after the tsb will still do it occasionally. It happens so unfrequently that it doesn't bother me either.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikes150
Hello, I have a 2012 F-150 STX 4x4 with the 5.0 liter. I have noticed that when I put my truck in to reverse and sometimes drive I get a click sound...
Originally Posted by AlaskanEx
Mine does it, but it never really bothered me. Before my warranty runs out I may bring it in for this.
Originally Posted by Liam_Harrow
Mine even after the tsb will still do it occasionally. It happens so unfrequently that it doesn't bother me either.
Hi, gang!

Be sure to let me know if you decide to have your dealerships check out the clicking noise. I'm glad to step in and assist when needed. How many miles are on your trucks?

Crystal
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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54xxx miles

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Hi, gang!

Be sure to let me know if you decide to have your dealerships check out the clicking noise. I'm glad to step in and assist when needed. How many miles are on your trucks?

Crystal
Crystal, my truck has 54,000 miles can the dealership fix it under warranty? I am going in for oil change tomorrow I am going to see if they can put some of that motor craft penetrating oil on there to see if that fixes it.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Crystal, my truck has 54,000 miles can the dealership fix it under warranty? I am going in for oil change tomorrow I am going to see if they can put some of that motor craft penetrating oil on there to see if that fixes it.
Hi Mikes150,

I can't make warranty decisions, but I know your service manager will be happy to answer that for you. Come back and tell us how your appointment goes tomorrow. I'll hang around this thread to see if you need my help.

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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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I'm at 36,665 right now, still half a year of powertrain warranty left. When I take it back in for my 4x4 issues i'll bring this up also.
 
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Mine is at about 39k. I have an extended warranty until 100k I think.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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I'm at 36,665 right now, still half a year of powertrain warranty left. When I take it back in for my 4x4 issues i'll bring this up also.
Originally Posted by Liam_Harrow
Mine is at about 39k. I have an extended warranty until 100k I think.
Thanks for letting me know, fellas. Once you've had a dealer inspect, give me a shout if you need any assistance.

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Just got done with oil change and the wouldn't look at it because supposedly that's a different part of the shop. So after hunting season I will make an appointment to have it diagnosed. My truck is still under the power train warranty. Does any body know if I have to still pay them to diagnose it?
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 07:07 AM
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Just got done with oil change and the wouldn't look at it because supposedly that's a different part of the shop. So after hunting season I will make an appointment to have it diagnosed. My truck is still under the power train warranty. Does any body know if I have to still pay them to diagnose it?
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Really? I would be asking to see the service manager.
I use the Ford Quick Lane at the dealer I use for oil change, tires, etc and if I have any other issue they will pull in the "other part of the shop" to resolve the issue.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 02:32 AM
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I am tired of that any time I have an issue that needs a quick browse I always have to make a separate appointment. I have gone to two different dealers in my city. I figured the rear ended click would be part of the multipoint inspection....states under the transmission/drive axle section. I really wish ford corporate could read these but it almost impossible to get a hold of any one higher up on the totem pole.
 
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