Symptom Chart: NVH

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Symptom Chart: NVH
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Symptom Chart 

Condition Actions
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE GO to Pinpoint Test A 
Driveline clunk -- occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop GO to Pinpoint Test B 
Driveline Clunk- Fastener Torque to transmission and rear axle GO to Pinpoint Test C 
Buzz - buzzing noise is the same at cruise or coast/deceleration GO to Pinpoint Test D 
Rumble or Boom - noise occurs at coast/ deceleration, usually driveshaft speed-related and noticeable over a wide range of speeds GO to Pinpoint Test E 
Grunting -- normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop GO to Pinpoint Test F 
Driveline shudder - occurs during acceleration from a slow speed or stop GO to Pinpoint Test G 
Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds GO to Pinpoint Test H 
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