IM4NC Report post Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) I have a 14 Edge Sel and have a thumping/rattling sound when going over bumps from the right side. I was told it was a shock so replaced it. Didnt go away. Had it in the shop for another issue and the said samething. Replaced shock again and still have noise. Was told maybe a sway bar link. I added a sound clip of the noise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Voice 001-1.m4a Edited August 25, 2022 by IM4NC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted August 28, 2022 Sounds like they didn't change the strut bearings. When they get old, the stick. This causes tge spring to "jump" rather than turn with the bearing. Causes this clunk, clunk sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) I have a front wheel drive. My rear shocks are separate from my Springs I don't have a strut in the back Edited August 28, 2022 by IM4NC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted August 29, 2022 Sorry, misread your post as shock meaning strut. (Duh). It may sound silly, but have you checked is there's anything lose in the spare tire well. I used to carry my trailer hitch ball and bracket back there and had a simular rattle when going over bumps. Possly the spare tire and jack assembly is loose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted August 29, 2022 Checked that already and nothing loose. I got a sway bar link today. Going to try that tomorrow. Will post results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted August 31, 2022 Changed the sway bar link and still have noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted September 2, 2022 check speakers and subwoofer, could be an electronic thump or something actually broken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted September 5, 2022 At this point I'd jack up the right rear and start shaking everything. Grab the tire at the top and shake it in and out to test the bearing. Shake to shocks and give the a good yank. Shake everything. Twist the rear axle (if AWD) to test the inner works of the axle. (BTW, you mentioned "shock" singular. Shocks are always changed in pairs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted September 5, 2022 Yeah I was thinking the same. I did replace both shocks too. Forgot to mention that it was both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jljbtm Report post Posted December 12, 2022 IM$NC, it sounds like my noise that im trying to figure out (coming from the RR) everything is tight that i can see , mine is a 16 w/80,000miles and nothing has been replaced YET still original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted December 13, 2022 It ended up being a rear sway bar link. After I ran the car for a few days the noise stopped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jljbtm Report post Posted December 28, 2022 so rather than chasing after parts I took it to the dealer to have them investigate for ($69) the mechanic surprised me and said it was the rear shock??? and he can replace them for $500+ after knowing some of you replaced your shocks and struts already to no avail. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IM4NC Report post Posted December 28, 2022 I replaced both rear shocks and both rear sway bar links and mine went away. Shocks were $106 for both from Autozone and sway bar links were $38 for both from O'Reillys and replaced myself. Alot less than $500+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, jljbtm said: so rather than chasing after parts I took it to the dealer to have them investigate for ($69) the mechanic surprised me and said it was the rear shock??? and he can replace them for $500+ Ouch. Considering that Motorcraft shocks sell for less than $70/ea and labor is 1 hour, this place is really padding the bill. If it were me, I'd ask for an itemized estimate just to see how they are justifying such a high price. They must be replacing more then just shocks for such a ridiculous quote. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jljbtm Report post Posted December 31, 2022 (so i had to ask) I said what if I pay you $500 for two rear shocks and it still rattles well he said both the mechanic and supervisor said it was the shock BUT you needed shocks anyway!! WTF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jljbtm Report post Posted January 5 Yep, that did it 2 new rear shocks no more rattle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
