Noisy transmission

[Brunolino]

Hello, I recently purchased a 2022 Ford Edge ST with 89,000 km on it.

When the vehicle is in Park and I shift into Drive or Reverse, I sometimes feel a rather harsh engagement. Also, when driving in the city, if I slow down without coming to a complete stop and then accelerate again, I hear a noise that sounds like a “clunk.”

I was also wondering if it’s normal for the engine to be somewhat noisy when starting up. Nothing too alarming, but I can hear a repetitive “click, click, click, click” sound.

Thank you for your help!

[Samurai Edge]

The " clunk " you hear is most likely the Torque Steering Mount  ( TSM ) ( pretty sure that is the right name )  which connects the engine to the transmission.  It has an aluminum body with soft rubber fillings.  Definitely not a chew toy.

 

As the rubber ages, it gets softer, allowing more movement when shifting between gears.

 

Easy solution is to not shift too quickly between any of the gears, like Park to Reverse to back out of your parking space.

Option is to install a new TSM.  I think they are around $100 USD available from any Ford Dealer or there are aftermarket replacement versions.

 

Easy to replace  BUT  if the mounting bolts are rusted in place, you need someone with the right tools and torch to get that darn bolt out.

[omar302]

6 hours ago, Brunolino said:

Also, when driving in the city, if I slow down without coming to a complete stop and then accelerate again, I hear a noise that sounds like a “clunk.”

 

On my 2016 Sport it was due to the front CV half shaft. 

[Samurai Edge]

24 minutes ago, omar302 said:

 

On my 2016 Sport it was due to the front CV half shaft. 

 

Another good possibility.

 

Could be one of the half-shafts.  Could be the bearings in the driveshaft as well.  Or the U-joints.

 

In my experience, it was the TSM that was causing the issue the OP described.

I would check all the potential points before spending any money.

 

To check any of the half-shafts or the driveshaft, one has to get under the car and physically move the half-shafts / driveshaft around to determine just how much play / movement ( Up / Down / Side-to-Side ) there is.  A little play is expected / normal.  A lot of play is abnormal.  Should be fairly obvious.