Anybody else notice the slight "Click" when starting off either in forward or reverse?

[BSull]

I have a 2023 Lightning Lariat. I didn't notice the click sound at first, but I noticed it around 400 miles on the truck. I have 700 now and today it seemed louder. Appts for service are taking forever in Denver these days. Anybody know what the implications are for driving with the "click"? Annoyance or potential for damage? I did share the TSB info with the service team at the dealership. They seem generally unprepared for Lightning service.

Hi everyone. Is there any answer to this question? I also have a 23 Lariat and the clicking noise has started. Is the noise just an annoyance or is there potential for damage?

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[CallOnColin]

Hi everyone. Is there any answer to this question? I also have a 23 Lariat and the clicking noise has started. Is the noise just an annoyance or is there potential for damage?

Annoyance only. No performance implications. I’d still get it fixed if I were you, the TSB was issued for a reason.

 

[BSull]

Annoyance only. No performance implications. I’d still get it fixed if I were you, the TSB was issued for a reason.

Yeah, I kind of figured annoyance, but it appears no issues if not done right away.

 

[joesrepsol]

Thanks for all the great research. 2022 Lariat here... been clicking since day 1. Almost 11k miles on it now. On the phone with dealer scheduling service for the TSB listed. Thanks everyone. I'll respond back after the service, and again some miles down the road.

Thanks for sharing! Joe

 

[TaxmanHog]

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[Lightning Rod]

Got mine fixed today. I won’t say the clicking is completely gone but I’m starting to wonder if what I’m hearing now is a different click. At any rate it’s significantly quieter than before!

They did all 4 on mine and it took about 4-5 hours.

Did you have the dealer order the parts before you took your truck in, or did they have some kits ready to go already?

Thanks.

 

[data003]

Did you have the dealer order the parts before you took your truck in, or did they have some kits ready to go already?

Thanks.

They had to order the parts. So I had to come back for a follow up appointment.

 

[Arctic_czar]

I recently just noticed the clicking on my SR Lariat 800 miles in. Included a video below, is this the same clicking everyone is hearing?

My 2023 lariat has this exact sound, now that the weather is nice I'm hearing it through the open window. I called ford but they cant get me in for 2 months. I just had my truck in the dealer for service 2 weeks ago and this was not even discussed.

 

[Mike G]

My 2023 lariat has this exact sound, now that the weather is nice I'm hearing it through the open window. I called ford but they cant get me in for 2 months. I just had my truck in the dealer for service 2 weeks ago and this was not even discussed.

Yup. That's it.

So I would have thought that those "Anti-Ting" axle devices were standard production items after they figured out what the problem was about this time last year. WTH is that about?

 

[Lightning Rod]

My dealer ordered the parts and they're getting installed on Wednesday.

 

[watson123]

My '22 Lariat makes a squeaking noise. I was hoping that's the "ting" described in this thread, but I suspect not. I'll see if I can figure out how to post an audio.

 

[Arctic_czar]

My 2023 lariat has this exact sound, now that the weather is nice I'm hearing it through the open window. I called ford but they cant get me in for 2 months. I just had my truck in the dealer for service 2 weeks ago and this was not even discussed.

7/1/2024 Update: The clicking seems to have stopped without having the service. The local Ford of Kirkland has a 2-3 month lead time for service and I cancelled my appointment today assuming that without the audible clicking they wouldn't do anything and charge me for service. I'm thinking the spring temperature swings were a large contributor and now that everything is more even (warm) the hub and halfshaft are mated sufficiently to stop the slippage. I made another appointment for next march to see if the clicking comes up again in the spring.

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