Clunking sound when turning steering wheel?

[jrsimon27]

Has anybody encounter with this issue?

When turning the steering wheel either left or right all the way i can hear a cluncking sound coming from under the car also i feel the noise close to the accelerator pedal i checked everything and all the suspension is tight. Cant figure it out.

Thanks

UPDATE: The dealer says the left lower control arm needs to be changed cause the bushings are worn out.

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[Roadway 5.0]

Has anybody encounter with this issue?

When turning the steering wheel either left or right all the way i can hear a cluncking sound coming from under the car also i feel the noise close to the accelerator pedal i checked everything and all the suspension is tight. Cant figure it out.

Thanks

Do you have large aftermarket wheels? Strut clearance may be an issue.

Any other modifications? How many miles on the car?

 

[NightmareMoon]

Does it happen the first time you move the car with the wheels turned, and mainly only when its kinda cold out?

 

[jrsimon27]

Do you have large aftermarket wheels? Strut clearance may be an issue.

Any other modifications? How many miles on the car?

Car is completly stock.

 

[jrsimon27]

Does it happen the first time you move the car with the wheels turned, and mainly only when its kinda cold out?

Nop it does it all the time cold or hot.

I turn it left and start to move the car and then it makes the clunking noise i can feel by the accelerator pedal.
Taking it to the dealer tomorrow will keep you guys updated on what they fine.

 

[Nagare]

If it was something like me, exhaust pipes might be coming in contact with the transmission mount. Not sure how that'd be happening on a stock car though.

 

[SAY WHAT]

If it only happenes when turning its most likely a control arm issue.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

If it only happenes when turning its most likely a control arm issue.

Agreed. This, or it could be loose hex screws/other steering shaft issue, wore tie rods, or some other random anomaly. Yes please OP, let us know what the dealer finds.

 

[jrsimon27]

The dealer says its the left lower control arm.
They will change it out.

 

[justbrewme1]

The dealer says its the left lower control arm.
They will change it out.

Did this correct your issue?

 

[jrsimon27]

Did this correct your issue?

Yep it got fixed.

 

[Fabiannn43]

Does it happen the first time you move the car with the wheels turned, and mainly only when its kinda cold out?

Hey wondering why you said this and if you know the fix ? I have this exact issue. 2016 mustang gt clunking noise appears only when cold and turning to the left or right side

 

[NightmareMoon]

Hey wondering why you said this and if you know the fix ? I have this exact issue. 2016 mustang gt clunking noise appears only when cold and turning to the left or right side

Yeah, they do that. It doesn’t seem to be a problem, so thats the good news. I don’t know the specific joint or part thats slipping and making the noise, but its a very common report in colder weather and comes and goes with the winter months.

if it persists after the first hard turn or so, it could be something else. The noise I’m talking about is generally only on the first turn.

 

[GTGwen]

Yeah, they do that. It doesn’t seem to be a problem, so thats the good news. I don’t know the specific joint or part thats slipping and making the noise, but its a very common report in colder weather and comes and goes with the winter months.

if it persists after the first hard turn or so, it could be something else. The noise I’m talking about is generally only on the first turn.

I have this exact issue you described. Colder weather definitely plays a part. Mine does it when I full lock to the left (usually right after warm up). It sounds like a flat tire rolling off the rim. After about 30-45 seconds, I'll have "service advance trac" message, followed by "hill assist not available", "traction control off". I park in a parking garage (all left turns on the way out - all rights on the way in). The notifications on the dash continue until I pull out and drive straight for about 30 seconds.
It's now starting to do the noise anytime I fully lock to the left. (Backing into my garage, pulling into tight parking spots, etc.) But without notifications...
For Christmas, I purchased a lowering kit that I'm procrastinating putting on since it'll void any warranty. Should I just contact the Ford dealer?

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