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Jason Murrell Posted on Nov 05, 2013
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Loud Thumping/clunking noise when accelerating.

Came off the freeway and it all of a sudden started making the thumping sound under the hood and the gas pedal was shaking. Didnt want to go too fast because the faster I went the harder the banging and shaking. No problem steering or any other driving issues. Any idea what the problem could be?

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Sounds like timing chain or belt

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2008

SOURCE: rear end thumping noise

its your tyre, if it sounds like a flat when you drive your tyre has warped very difficult to see on a normal inspection, we get it a lot in spain.

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Bill

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SOURCE: 2005 expedition rear a/c makes thumping noise when transferring

Sounds like the roof/floor actuator internal gear is stripped. The only way to fix it is to replace it. Remove the cup holder in the right rear trim panel. remove the 8mm bolts holding actuator and replace.

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Dar

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  • Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: loud clicking noise which the clicking noise getss faster as i accelerate

From what you are describing it sounds like it must be a valve lifter sticking. Try putting a cup of transmission oil in your crankcase, or pick up some suitable additive from your local parts store. I wish i could hear it and give you a better idea. Maybe let them listen to it at the parts store, and they can determine if it's a lifter or not. Let me know how you make out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009

SOURCE: thumping noise in the front end

Rotate tires front to back and test drive if same thumping is felt then tires not the problem.
Next check out ball joints/ tie rods
Dont believe it is the rotors unless thumping happens only when applying brakes
Good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 02, 2009

SOURCE: Right front is making a loud thumping noise

either broked break pad or disk or poss wheel bearing is loose to check later jack up front and try and push wheel in and out at top and bottom if it wobbles badly bearing has colapsed

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