Why does my 2006 Ford Taurus clunk?

Question

Please...I need your help. I took my 2006 Ford Taurus to the Ford dealership and they said nothing is wrong with it, even though they can hear and feel a clunk in reverse and in drive. The problem is when I leave every morning, I have to make a 3 point turn (U-turn). So I turn the steering wheel to turn around and can't make it. So I stop when I'm near the curb and place the car in reverse then back up and then it clunks. As I back up enough to make the 3 point turn (U-turn) I place it in drive and drive away when it clunks again. The clunk feels like it's coming from the front end of the car. What the heck is it???? PLEASE someone help me. My waranty is almost up.

BTW: The Ford dealership has checked the struts, motor mounts, and the transmission twice. They said, I just have to live with it.

-Sandy

Answer 1

Take it to another dealer,sounds like a possible transmission mount to me or maybe a motor mount,if its under a factory warranty,they make no money on the deal,take it somewhere else for another opinion.The dealer you took it to sounds like they didnt dig deep enough,where there is a clunk,there could just be a problem......ya think!

Answer 2

Push your car over a cliff and u will hear it's last clunk. Ford has been trying to make cars for over 100yrs and they still can't get anything right. The model you bought is the Ford Taurus CE. (clunk edition) My advice is to sell it and get a real car except the resale is atrociously low. Fords handle and run great when they are parked and very comfortable. Comfort is important when u are waiting for a tow tuck. Each Ford comes with it's own apprenticeship program. If you want quick action, make a big paper mache lemon and strap it to the roof....and u still won't be able to drive it far......oh what the heck just park it somewhere and you'll be fine. I know I owned a Taurus and dropped $6,000.00 in six months. It was at the repair shop more time than when it was running properly. Engine bearings, motor mounts snapped, wiper motor seized (replaced), replaced engine, replaced transmission (slipping), replaced heads because coolant was leaking into the engine. I kept trying to get my money out of it.....until I realized it was time to let it go. Ford taught me how to curse.

Answer 3

I've owned several transmission shops in Las Vegas NV. The problem that you're describing is MOST OFTEN (not always) the result of the engine idling to high.

The BIGGEST Clue that your problem is the result of your engine idling to high is the fact that you mention that it happens when you leave in the morning.

When you first drive your car in the morning; your engine is at it's coldest; and has its hardest time to stay running until it warms up a little.

A COLD engine is purposely programed to have a higher idle speed; because when you first start your engine it has the hardest fight to stay running

Then the higher idling engine logically causes a clunk when putting it into reverse or drive.

FOR EXAMPLE if you were to rev up your engine with your gas petal purposely just before putting the transmission into gear; then you would really have a bad clunk ! ! !

SO THE SOLUTION IS FIND OUT WHY THE ENGINE IS IDLING TO HIGH WHEN IT'S COLD

Answer 4

2006?

Its a very new car. I think the noise is normal. My car does the same when I put it in reverse. The sound is the transmision switching.

Lets assume that your car is old. You might need to add transmision fluid or change it. Your local oil change station can check for this for free.

Also, you dont have to go to just one Ford Delearship for an oppinion. Your warranty should be for any delearship. Take it somewhere else to get a second shot of what might be wrong with your car.

Answer 5

Sandy,
It could be your CV joints are worn. On a car that new, that doesn't sound like a real possibility though. Can you take the car to another dealer and have it looked at? If they don't give you any satisfaction, look in your owners manual toward the rear and you will find a 1-800 number for customer service. Call them and tell them your story. Ford doesn't want you unhappy and they do try and take care of their customers. Use that number and I doubt that you'll "have to live with it"

Answer 6

Call cust service 800-392-3673 and request that a ford rep meet you at the dealer so you the dealers serv mgr and the ford rep will all ride in your car to determine the noise and problem

Answer 7

When you shift, do you bring the car to a complete stop? I mean, I had a friend who complain about a similar clunk, and turns out she wouldn't come to a complete stop, would just shift it and what the tranny was doing was slamming into the gear.

Could this be it ?

Answer 8

Gary is right it is a FORD.....it does sound like it could be the tranny and it may be due to be flushed, are you getting regular check ups? If you aren't it can void warranties. If you think it can be that go to AAMCO and have it seen. Another suggestion is the tie rods. They are in the front and when they snap the car becomes inoperable. Fords(and their sister companies) are the worst maker on the road my husband used to have a Mercury and it forever had things go and he had less that 40,000 on it. I personally will never buy a car and or truck from their companies. Just junk. The most problematic cars I have ever seen.

Answer 9

it must be the guidance rack and/or guidance column. Or, in all hazard ball joints. Ford Taurus sucks! I incredibly have one and had to have the rack and pinion replaced two times in one year I incredibly have a provider contract with a corporation no longer linked with Ford. in any different case, i might've gotten rid of the vehicle. i might take the vehicle to a various restoration place. mom and pa garages are generally decent. I stay removed from the chains and dealerships through fact i've got caught numerous of them attempting to feed me a team of BS, telling me the vehicle needed artwork that wasn't needed. And telling me issues that in simple terms didnt jive with my understanding of motor vehicle restoration.

Answer 10

The answer lies in the product you bought.Henry Ford made the assembly line,not a quality vehicle.And that quality standard lasts until this day.All jokes aside,get the motor mounts checked out.