Condition Possible Sources Actions (309-00A Exhaust System - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Diagnosis and Testing). Subframe welds or insulators INSPECT subframe. REPAIR or REPLACE as necessary. REFER to: Front Subframe - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). Noise while entering driveways or driving Body (inner fender, bulkhead, INSPECT and REPAIR as over dips or depressions — Noises seams and pinch welds) necessary. occurring during this condition result from Stabilizer bar links INSPECT the stabilizer bar links. the body , subframe or suspension INSTALL new stabilizer bar links twisting or flexing such as the tension on as necessary. body structure welds. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Subframe welds or insulators INSPECT subframe. REPAIR or REPLACE as necessary. REFER to: Front Subframe - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). Clunk or pop or thump/thud — noise may Loose fasteners INSPECT for loose nuts or bolts. be thought of as a loose part striking an Worn or damaged bushings INSPECT for out-of-position or adjacent part or a secure part coming damaged components. loose when force is applied. A clunk is Struts & shocks INSPECT for worn or damaged often rhythmic, repeatable and metallic in struts or shocks. REPLACE as nature. necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Shock Absorber (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Coil spring or spring seat out of INSPECT for out-of-position or position damaged components. ADJUST or REPLACE as necessary. Worn or damaged ball joint(s) INSPECT ball joints. INSTALL new control arm(s) as necessary. REFER to: Front Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). Rattle — noise occurs mostly over bumps, Loose fasteners or INSPECT for loose nuts or bolts. rough roads or uneven surfaces at low brackets TIGHTEN to specification. speeds (i.e. parking lot). A rattle is often a Loose or damaged front INSPECT for out-of-position or rapid, repetitive noise that can be metallic struts, shock absorber(s) damaged components. ADJUST or
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