I have a 98 Explorer XLT, 5.0L AWD, and when I give it gas I feel and hear a clunk coming from what seems to be down the middle of the car. Originally it was only when I hit the gas pedal hard, but now seems to happen whenever the truck is under any kind of tourque. I friend thinks it is the transfer case chain slipping. Does this sound right or wrong to anyone.
--sean.
Motor mounts? Transmission mounts, somehow?
Bill Jeffrey ======================
Sean Kirby wrote:
Could be a bad universal joint, or the slip joint at the front of the driveshaft needing lube.
Is it a single 'clunk' or a series of clunks?
Mine (98 XLT SOHC) did the same when pulling a loaded trailer up the last hill before home. We determined it was the transfer case (advice from two sources) and decided to have it serviced by the dealership. I guess they did an oil change, that's all.
25,000 miles later, its still good. The clunk went away, and this is the one and only time I have ever been satisfied with the advice and work of my dealership!I suggest that you do a service on the TC for starters.
David Raleigh
The amount of "clunks" depends on the load it is under. It sounds like the problem you were having. I guess I will take it to the dealership. Thanks to everyone.
--sean.
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