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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 09:57 AM
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2012 Steering Knock

My truck is a 2012 145'' scab Ecoboost. It doesn't have a level or any other suspension mods. I noticed a knocking sound while parallel parking this morning. It occurs while steering quickly turning the wheel 1/4-1/2 a rotation in forward and reverse . It is easily felt through the wheel and it makes a quiet sound. I have a crummy video I will attach below. You can hear the sound when the camera is in the cab. It seems like either balljoints or tie rod ends maybe?. I have an oil change in 1000 miles at my dealer so the timing is pretty good to bring it in.

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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Liam_Harrow
My truck is a 2012 145'' scab Ecoboost. It doesn't have a level or any other suspension mods. I noticed a knocking sound while parallel parking this morning...
I'm glad you're having the knocking sound addressed at your dealer soon, Liam_Harrow. How many miles are on the truck currently? I'll do what I can to assist as well.

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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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I'm glad you're having the knocking sound addressed at your dealer soon, Liam_Harrow. How many miles are on the truck currently? I'll do what I can to assist as well.


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Thanks Crystal. I have about 40600 on it
 
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks Crystal. I have about 40600 on it
Thanks for the quick reply, Liam_Harrow. Come back and tell us what you find out at the dealership; I'll be able to jump in and help once they've diagnosed.

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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply, Liam_Harrow. Come back and tell us what you find out at the dealership; I'll be able to jump in and help once they've diagnosed.

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Next Monday drop off. My dealer is always busy
 
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Mine has had a lil clunk since I've had it......not even really a clunk more like a click......pretty much I don't think about now it's just there be sad if it was a steering component already worn out on truck with 40k miles
 
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CuNmUdF250
Mine has had a lil clunk since I've had it......not even really a clunk more like a click......pretty much I don't think about now it's just there be sad if it was a steering component already worn out on truck with 40k miles
I've always had a little "click click" while going over bumps while turning but I've got used to that one. This one is more noticable and it seems like it's a new feeling. It's really noticable parallel parking and driving slow in parking lots which I do a lot of in the city
 
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CuNmUdF250
Mine has had a lil clunk since I've had it......not even really a clunk more like a click......pretty much I don't think about now it's just there be sad if it was a steering component already worn out on truck with 40k miles
Have you ever mentioned the clunk to your dealer, CuNmUdF250? If not, I'd recommend that as the best next step. Let me know if you decide to have them inspect.

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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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I got my truck back today, I'm happy. They said they found the column u joint binding and replaced the shaft assembly under warranty. They also replaced a rear speaker under warranty that was cutting out. While they were rotating the tires they had to replace 9 lugs because they were seized up. That was a pleasant surprise when I picked it up
Anyways, I'm happy to have it back. Thank you to Crystal and everyone else that posted.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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... I'm happy to have it back. Thank you to Crystal and everyone else that posted.
You're welcome, Liam! I'm glad to hear that you're back behind the wheel again. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help in the future.

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