Anyone getting a repeating clunking/grinding in the front end when turning full lock?

[vankuen]

I've got this problem with my 2011 in the cold weather. Whenever it's been sitting in 40 or below weather for a while, I turn the wheel to pull out of my space, when I roll forward or backward on either side I get this clunking or grinding noise in what seems the strut tower area--happens over and over--clunk...clunk...clunk. The car even vibrates each time through the steering. The car will do this until the chassis warms up a bit. Then isn't a problem.

Does anyone have the same issue? Any northerners who drive their car in the cold?

 

[CPRsm]

Could be the pump. The pressure REALLY spike when it hits lock to lock. That and cold fluid could be a reason. Have someone turn it with your hand on the pump. See if you can feel the noise your hearing.

 

[01 SN8K]

I've got this problem with my 2011 in the cold weather. Whenever it's been sitting in 40 or below weather for a while, I turn the wheel to pull out of my space, when I roll forward or backward on either side I get this clunking or grinding noise in what seems the strut tower area--happens over and over--clunk...clunk...clunk. The car even vibrates each time through the steering. The car will do this until the chassis warms up a bit. Then isn't a problem.

Does anyone have the same issue? Any northerners who drive their car in the cold?

I have the same problem with my 2011. I haven't figured it out yet. Ill keep you updated if I hear anything. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one with this problem.

 

[01 SN8K]

Could be the pump. The pressure REALLY spike when it hits lock to lock. That and cold fluid could be a reason. Have someone turn it with your hand on the pump. See if you can feel the noise your hearing.

The OP has a 2011 so no steering pumps. We have the EPAS.

 

[vankuen]

Yep. Electric. I can't think of what it could be...whatever it is it doesn't manifest after a bit of driving. But initially after cold weather sitting it will clunk over and again with just letting the clutch out and rolling.

I missed my chance to take it to the dealer because it's warm out again and the day I was going to take it they closed down everything because of the ice / snow.

I'll have to wait for the next cold front. But in the meantime...anyone else?

 

[DocHolliday]

Are the cars lowered? It could be the upper strut mounts. When the OEM upper strut mounts begin to fail they can make a popping sound.

 

[01 SN8K]

Are the cars lowered? It could be the upper strut mounts. When the OEM upper strut mounts begin to fail they can make a popping sound.

My car is completely stock. For Now

 

[Nathan'sTsi]

The OP's car has the stock PP suspension as well.

 

[SicShelby09]

There is a TSB on this, I already saw it posted here.

 

[SicShelby09]

Here it is.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/shelby-gt500-150/728785-2011-gt500-tsb-10-16-4-a.html

 

[CPRsm]

The OP has a 2011 so no steering pumps. We have the EPAS.

Durrr, missed that part. Hey, it was only, 230am or so. Leave me alone !! LOL

 

[sikryd]

I think that TSB is more for the car pulling whilst driving on uneven road work.

Does anyone know the site that the TSB's are posted on? All I can ever find is the TSB's for Ford Trucks

 

[10thsilversnk]

I've got this problem with my 2011 in the cold weather. Whenever it's been sitting in 40 or below weather for a while, I turn the wheel to pull out of my space, when I roll forward or backward on either side I get this clunking or grinding noise in what seems the strut tower area--happens over and over--clunk...clunk...clunk. The car even vibrates each time through the steering. The car will do this until the chassis warms up a bit. Then isn't a problem.

Does anyone have the same issue? Any northerners who drive their car in the cold?

Both mine and my wife's 11's are doing the same thing in cold weather.