Could be wheel bearings
So what did you do to your SHO today!?
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Junkyard_Mad-Scientist
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I checked them after I bought the car, tight as can be with no play, it also has/had a strange "clunk" coming from the back, everything is tight except the cv axles seem to have some play, but it's minimal and they also appear to be the last original piece under the rear end. I was thinking rotors or even abs but I don't get any pulsing in the pedal when it happens.
LilCop2002
SHO Member
I've had this clunk since mine was new to me and I've yet to figure it out. Checked everything without finding anything during my accumulated 180K miles. With 193+K on the clock, I'm still rolling strong.
You have no PP - the PP from 2013-18 has a toe link recall for unusual wear issues, then breakage.
Ta2dResqr
SHO Member
What do you mean putting a floor in?
Junkyard_Mad-Scientist
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@kryptto ill have to look into the toe links, according to my ratio code, the lack of PP on the window sticker and a standard leather wheel ive concluded its a non PP with 20" wheel option. Everything including the toe links looked new, most everything has a ford sticker on them still. Can never be too careful though so it's worth a second look
@LilCop2002 I'm glad im not the only one with a weird phantom clunk with no obvious reasoning. The dealer tried telling me it was the spare "bonus" rim that was in the trunk during the test drive. If I find something I'll be sure to update everyone.
@Ta2dResqr the trunk of my car has been an on going pet peeve of mine, one of the issues was the removable floor over the spare tire well is warped and caved. They added some aluminum bars (or maybe they're factory) to help support any weight in the trunk but they slide around and it's just annoying so I'm either using a road sign or a plank of plywood for a new floor under the carpet.
@LilCop2002 I'm glad im not the only one with a weird phantom clunk with no obvious reasoning. The dealer tried telling me it was the spare "bonus" rim that was in the trunk during the test drive. If I find something I'll be sure to update everyone.
@Ta2dResqr the trunk of my car has been an on going pet peeve of mine, one of the issues was the removable floor over the spare tire well is warped and caved. They added some aluminum bars (or maybe they're factory) to help support any weight in the trunk but they slide around and it's just annoying so I'm either using a road sign or a plank of plywood for a new floor under the carpet.
LilCop2002
SHO Member
I thought it was my spare tire or the spare tire well stealth box. My tire was properly secured to the box and the box to the car.
Funny you mention the floor as the car audio installer who did my stealth box (since I hadn't unpacked my tools from move) did my floor with carpeting. I just redid the carpet after 12 years and it looks just as good as the day it was installed.
Joshw0000
SHO Member
Velcro works good for trunk. I've got a sub in the right hand corner of mine that would end up pushing the carpet over so I ended up velcroing all the way around mine to keep it in place. It's a bit of a pain if you need to get to the spare but I went with the 90/10 rule so it's good for me.
I think someone added the aluminum. Mine doesn't have it.
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Simple to check for that recall or any safety related recall. Follow the link and enter your VIN.
Recalls | NHTSA
Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.
What lights did you install in your trunk?
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Junkyard_Mad-Scientist
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@Nova I used this kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PGKQLC2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Cheap but effective, installed them on my F150 and was impressed and since the taurus needed an improvement I threw these in. One to replace the factory light (reused the lens) one at top center, and one mirroring the factory spot. Added the trunklid light so I had some work light since I often work out of my trunk.
@Texas Marauder thanks for the link, wasnt sure where i could check for that outside paying for a carfax or calling the dealer
@Joshw0000 once the floor is reinforced I'll probably do that, I used velcro to fix the sagging upper section but hadn't thought to use it on the base itself.
Cheap but effective, installed them on my F150 and was impressed and since the taurus needed an improvement I threw these in. One to replace the factory light (reused the lens) one at top center, and one mirroring the factory spot. Added the trunklid light so I had some work light since I often work out of my trunk.
@Texas Marauder thanks for the link, wasnt sure where i could check for that outside paying for a carfax or calling the dealer
@Joshw0000 once the floor is reinforced I'll probably do that, I used velcro to fix the sagging upper section but hadn't thought to use it on the base itself.
Thanks @Junkyard_Mad-Scientist, as far as your truck floor problem maybe you should get a weathertech or similar floor mat to cover up your carpet. Or get a rear cargo organizer like I have, I love mine.
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Junkyard_Mad-Scientist
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I've been thinking of turning the tire well into a tool cubby since there's nothing in there but a jack. The only thing that won't fit is my jump box which I figured I could mount to one side of the trunk. Air compressor, basic tools, and my impact all fit underneath. How big is the organizer you have?
It fits perfectly in the sunken part of the trunk. I don't have any good pictures of mine but here's a few I found online.
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Pet peeves of mine - WT = $$$$ very expensive, but only player in town with quality thick plastics. Second pet peeve - the massive - IMO - WEATHERTEC badges on everything. Though if you look at my car - I hate branding.
I can see the love in that car - clean fking trunk - eat off that beetch
I had weathertechs on the interior and didn't like how they always moved around. They didn't lock into place, and the rears were 2 little pieces, and anytime someone rode in the back, those little pieces would end up under the front seats. So I ended up finding husky, and I love those! The fronts are secure and don't move, and the rear is 1 big piece that covers the driveshaft tunnel as well.
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Right! I got a picture of mine this morning. @Junkyard_Mad-Scientist
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I have Husky and like it better, wish the front driver side would wrap around the frame better, but hey.
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