Bump at stop and acceleration?

[Muffin1]

I decided to go the Dealer route first, mainly because just greasing the spline for the thump/bump is not going to fix the DS support bearing whine noise.
So i have an appt, for 6/18 and will see how that plays out and go from there.

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[JoeyG60]

Here is the info to which I referred on the first page. It's an old TSB but outlines the same problem. Hope it helps someone.

Thank you! It helped.
--Joe

 

[JoeyG60]

I believe this issue is the slip joint needing better lubrication. See this thread.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/how-to-lubricate-your-driveshaft-slip-joint.16648/

Mine does this and it disappears in cooler weather as well. When the temps get higher I will be taking it back to the dealer as I am not going to do it myself. They blew me off the first time, but that was when the truck was new. I was hoping it would improve over time.

Thank you! This helped, a lot! I am kicking myself for not doing this years ago.
--Joe

 

[JoeyG60]

OK. I finally followed the advice in this thread. Regreasing the spline did the trick. It drives like a brand-new truck. Actually, better than a brand-new 2019 Ranger because nearly all of them have this issue.
Thanks to everyone who posted here.
--Joe
ranger5g.com/forum/attachments/thump-clunk-driveshaft-slip-yoke-ranger-explorer-tsb04-23-07-pdf.49491/
How To Lubricate Your Driveshaft Slip Joint | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

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