I took my car to the dealer for the driveline clunk. This is what they had to tell me.
"Driveline clunk during quick acceleration just after coast. Some 99-03 Cobras may exhibit a "clunk" noise from the tranny during a quick acceleration just after coast. The clunk is present in all gears, but may be more noticable in 5th. This condition is a normal charecteristic of the mustang cobra. It is caused by driveline lash reacting to the rapid response of the engine when the throttle is suddenly opened. The clunk noise has no effect on the performance or the durability of the vehicle. If a customer reports this condition, inspect and check the driveshaft attaching bolts, axle mounts, transmition mounts, and subframe mounting bolts proper tourque. No other service should be performed."
What a crock of shit. I had a wonderful day today. First they tell me they can't fix the 80mph vibe because they can't drive it at 80mph and now they tell me this annoying clunking noise is "normal". You know what I want to know. If "SOME 99-03 Cobras may exhibit a "clunk" noise from the tranny during a quick acceleration just after coast, then why is it "a normal charecteristic of the mustang cobra. Does that mean if you car does not have a clunk you should bring it in for repairs? What a crock of shit.
I called up customer service to complain about my 80 mph vibe and they said they would have the dealership check the tire balance and alignment and that "should alleviate the problem". When I asked the dealer if they did that service, they said "YEA". Those **** smoking liars didn't have my rim lock key.. how the hell did they balance the tire while it was still attached to my car?
"Driveline clunk during quick acceleration just after coast. Some 99-03 Cobras may exhibit a "clunk" noise from the tranny during a quick acceleration just after coast. The clunk is present in all gears, but may be more noticable in 5th. This condition is a normal charecteristic of the mustang cobra. It is caused by driveline lash reacting to the rapid response of the engine when the throttle is suddenly opened. The clunk noise has no effect on the performance or the durability of the vehicle. If a customer reports this condition, inspect and check the driveshaft attaching bolts, axle mounts, transmition mounts, and subframe mounting bolts proper tourque. No other service should be performed."
What a crock of shit. I had a wonderful day today. First they tell me they can't fix the 80mph vibe because they can't drive it at 80mph and now they tell me this annoying clunking noise is "normal". You know what I want to know. If "SOME 99-03 Cobras may exhibit a "clunk" noise from the tranny during a quick acceleration just after coast, then why is it "a normal charecteristic of the mustang cobra. Does that mean if you car does not have a clunk you should bring it in for repairs? What a crock of shit.
I called up customer service to complain about my 80 mph vibe and they said they would have the dealership check the tire balance and alignment and that "should alleviate the problem". When I asked the dealer if they did that service, they said "YEA". Those **** smoking liars didn't have my rim lock key.. how the hell did they balance the tire while it was still attached to my car?
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