Rattle noise in front end?

[FreshNSoft]

Does anyone else get a rattle noise at slower speeds? Sounds like its under the hood but can be heard inside the car. I hear it on small bumps in the road. I've tried to record it but you end up only hearing road noise. It sounds like something is moving around. Its been to dealer and all mechanical is good. My first thought was like a strut or something. It drives great, but I want to go insane with this rattle noise. I low key feel like there's a screw driver bouncing around somewhere. I don't notice it as higher speeds, but maybe wind noise over powers? Just curious if someone else if they've experienced and fixed. I know its a long shot. Thanks!

 

[JCR ST]

Mine was the strut. Lots of reports of bad struts. (several threads about it) Could also be sway bar links.

 

[FreshNSoft]

I will look into both. Thank you! It rides so smooth and handles so well I wouldnt think struts, but I will definitely check both.

 

[JCR ST]

FYI mine sounded like a block of wood banging around at slow speed.

 

[jdmac27]

I have same issue from front suspension. Most noticeable at 30-50 MPH over expansion joints in an otherwise smooth surface or very slow speeds (<10mph) on gravel road. Started around 10k miles. No handling issue, just the loud clunking. Have not taken in yet but it is very noticeable and annoying!!!!

 

[bhunted1]

Same crap and they want me to leave it because they are backed up 2 weeks. Starting to really think about doing away with Fords. Always something.

 

[banniar]

I will look into both. Thank you! It rides so smooth and handles so well I wouldnt think struts, but I will definitely check both.

It may not be the strut itself, but rather the strut top mount. Seems this is a common failure point on these Explorers. I think I had the same problem as you... it sounded like a dull knock when crawling at low speed in a parking lot, but no issues with ride quality. Fortunately for me, the dealer replaced front struts, mounts, and links on both sides under extended warranty at around 40k miles when I was having this issue.

 

[bhunted1]

They replaced the sway bar in someone elses 24 and didnt help. There is a tsb for 2023 that mentions it. Not at my desk at the moment.
Seems like the say stuff.


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[BrooseDaMoose]

Same crap and they want me to leave it because they are backed up 2 weeks. Starting to really think about doing away with Fords. Always something.

Not just a Ford issue. Ex has a brand new Toyota Highlander that's been in the dealer 3 times already for mechanical issues. My buddy's 1 month old Hyundai Santa Fe just went in for a "clunking" sound that turned out to be a lose suspension link in the back. It's just what it is today. They don't make 'em like they used to. My 07 Ranger has 279K miles and all I've really done to it is the timing chains (4.0 SOHC). Still runs like a champ. actually gonna pass it down to my daughter for her first car.