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Drive train noise

Strapper

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Greg
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2023 Lariat with 12,000 kms.
I was approaching a small town at about 90kph and heard a 'pop", like a tire shooting a stone on a gravel road. Since then, as soon as I let off the accelerator there is fairly subtle noise from somewhere. A little pressure on the pedal and it's gone. Let off and it's back. No particular speed or gear seems to matter. Slipping into 4H also stops it. It sounds similar to big knobby tire noise. For sure, drive train related. Close enough to service, I let the dealer have it. They can hear it but of course only while driving it. As their diagnostic tool was lent out, it's going back next week.
Anyone have a similar experience?
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Strapper

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First Name
Greg
Joined
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Location
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Vehicle(s)
2023 Ranger Lariat Crew Cab 5'
Occupation
Retired
2023 Lariat with 12,000 kms.
I was approaching a small town at about 90kph and heard a 'pop", like a tire shooting a stone on a gravel road. Since then, as soon as I let off the accelerator there is fairly subtle noise from somewhere. A little pressure on the pedal and it's gone. Let off and it's back. No particular speed or gear seems to matter. Slipping into 4H also stops it. It sounds similar to big knobby tire noise. For sure, drive train related. Close enough to service, I let the dealer have it. They can hear it but of course only while driving it. As their diagnostic tool was lent out, it's going back next week.
Anyone have a similar experience?
Update:
New driveshaft ordered and replaced. No significant difference made. Differential magnetic plug now has shrapnel and a spring stuck to it.
New differential being installed this week.
Seems not to be a common problem.
 
 








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