edselford Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Has anyone experienced a front end suspension clunk on a 2014 Ford Taurus? I have such a vehicle with 39,000 miles. Clunk started at 34,500 miles when vehicle was under warranty but for many different reasons, I went past the magic 36,000 warranty hoping the noise would go away. It appears the clunk happens especially at low speeds when suspension encounters a bump but not a dip and its seems to be more severe on the pasenger side than the drivers side. Before I spend any money to have Ford Dealer do a diagnosis, I would appreciate any ideas??? I have or have had the following ford vehicles: 2014 Taurus, 2014 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Explorer, 2010 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Edge, 2007 Ford Escape and a 2005 Ford Escape and none of these vehicle had anything like the Taurus issue. Explorer, Appreciate any feedback Edselford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfnc Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 i had a similar thing in my 2013 SEL. i had 70,000 miles though. i had the struts replaced, as my mechanic said the passenger side one was leaking. No issues since, and it rides a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 70,000 miles is about right for replacing struts. For OP: does it make the clunking noise when you turn the wheel? That's a sign a strut bearing has worn out, and it might be time for them to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) This is a pretty common problem with the D3 Tauruses, even my neighbor has a Taurus with this problem and I know Richard mentioned something about his Parent's Taurus developing suspension noises. Edited June 27, 2016 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edselford Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks Guys. Looks like I have a strut issue. Clunk does not happen while turning. From what I recall, my 2011 ford explorer started to have similar issues in terms or ride quality around 48,000 miles. I traded it in for this 2014 Taurus. I think they are built on the same platform?? a derivation of an old Volvo XC 80 platform??? In my opinion this should not happen at this low mileage. Im disappointed in Ford for not coming up to the plate. I have taken very good care of this vehicle, almost never on gravel roads but I think it might be a quality thing. I wonder what all those police cars are going to be facing, unless the design has been revised??? Thanks Again Edselford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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