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- 2023 Maverick Lariat FX4
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Gentlemen,
Got what seems like a unicorn for you guys, can’t find anyone else with this issue.
I’ve got a 23 Maverick Lariat FX4, 2.0 with AWD. 37k miles and this issues has been happening for maybe 2-3k miles, hasn’t gotten worse but hasn’t gotten better.
When I start to accelerate from a stop at maybe between 30-50% throttle, going from 2nd into what I assume is 3rd gear, I SOMETIMES get a jerk, but I’m able to recreate it with by feathering the throttle right every single time.
This clunk/jerk happens sometimes just before going into 3rd. Sometimes right as it goes into 3rd or sometimes right after going to 3rd. It’s a feint clunk but can be louder if I’m starting at the bottom of a hill and going up. I don’t have the clunk when coming to a stop either. This is only when accelerating from a dead stop of a few MPH. The clunk does sounds like it’s coming from behind me. There are no other symptoms but this clunk/very small jerk.
I’ve tried doing an AWD relearn and PDU relearn on forscan with no noticeable changes. There is nothing loose in the car either I’ve checked everything.
I just did an RDU oil change last night and the oil seemed fine, there was material on the drain plug but nothing super crazy from what I was able to tell referencing videos of what others have done.
Things I haven’t tried are, recreating this with traction off or in a different mode. Doing a PTU or transmission fluid change.
As far as I’m aware it’s the original fluid in the car, I purchased this car with a light front end hit off auction and fixed it myself.
(I have autobody/mechanical experience) but the car came with a branded title so I don’t have access to the original powertrain warranty.
Curious if anyone has had anything similar happen? And if so, what was the issue? Hopefully you guys can help me narrow this down.
Got what seems like a unicorn for you guys, can’t find anyone else with this issue.
I’ve got a 23 Maverick Lariat FX4, 2.0 with AWD. 37k miles and this issues has been happening for maybe 2-3k miles, hasn’t gotten worse but hasn’t gotten better.
When I start to accelerate from a stop at maybe between 30-50% throttle, going from 2nd into what I assume is 3rd gear, I SOMETIMES get a jerk, but I’m able to recreate it with by feathering the throttle right every single time.
This clunk/jerk happens sometimes just before going into 3rd. Sometimes right as it goes into 3rd or sometimes right after going to 3rd. It’s a feint clunk but can be louder if I’m starting at the bottom of a hill and going up. I don’t have the clunk when coming to a stop either. This is only when accelerating from a dead stop of a few MPH. The clunk does sounds like it’s coming from behind me. There are no other symptoms but this clunk/very small jerk.
I’ve tried doing an AWD relearn and PDU relearn on forscan with no noticeable changes. There is nothing loose in the car either I’ve checked everything.
I just did an RDU oil change last night and the oil seemed fine, there was material on the drain plug but nothing super crazy from what I was able to tell referencing videos of what others have done.
Things I haven’t tried are, recreating this with traction off or in a different mode. Doing a PTU or transmission fluid change.
As far as I’m aware it’s the original fluid in the car, I purchased this car with a light front end hit off auction and fixed it myself.
(I have autobody/mechanical experience) but the car came with a branded title so I don’t have access to the original powertrain warranty.
Curious if anyone has had anything similar happen? And if so, what was the issue? Hopefully you guys can help me narrow this down.
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