rlassiter Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I have an Edge LTD 20" Chrome Appearance wheels. After about 1000 miles I get a loud clicking sound from the front wheel area when I turn. If the wheels are straight I don't hear it. I hear it during all left and right turns regardless of speed. They can be slight turns or sharp turns for example, when turning a corning or pulling into the driveway. The clicking frequency increases as the wheel rotation increases. It is always present during turns. I can't see anything behind the wheels that is loose or dragging. I was going to wait until my 7500 m maintenance but now it is causing people to stare at my otherwise beautiful vehicle. Anyone out there have the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrtyme Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I have an Edge LTD 20" Chrome Appearance wheels. After about 1000 miles I get a loud clicking sound from the front wheel area when I turn. If the wheels are straight I don't hear it. I hear it during all left and right turns regardless of speed. They can be slight turns or sharp turns for example, when turning a corning or pulling into the driveway. The clicking frequency increases as the wheel rotation increases. It is always present during turns. I can't see anything behind the wheels that is loose or dragging. I was going to wait until my 7500 m maintenance but now it is causing people to stare at my otherwise beautiful vehicle. Anyone out there have the same problem? The cover on the rim might be loose thats where i would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgey1 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I would make an appointment to take it in and have it looked at under warranty asap, that would drive me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickupf150 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I had the same sound and I am getting both my front rims replaced from the dealer. They didn't even question the nosie just said they are on there way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I have an Edge LTD 20" Chrome Appearance wheels. After about 1000 miles I get a loud clicking sound from the front wheel area when I turn. If the wheels are straight I don't hear it. I hear it during all left and right turns regardless of speed. They can be slight turns or sharp turns for example, when turning a corning or pulling into the driveway. The clicking frequency increases as the wheel rotation increases. It is always present during turns. I can't see anything behind the wheels that is loose or dragging. I was going to wait until my 7500 m maintenance but now it is causing people to stare at my otherwise beautiful vehicle. Anyone out there have the same problem? I too have an 08 Edge LTD with the Premium 20" "hub caps". I have about 700 miles and also get the clicking sound from the front wheels. I also have a slight brass color on the rim towards the hub (driverside wheel). I called my dealer's service department - Monday they want to pull the wheel and have a look. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlassiter Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have an Edge LTD 20" Chrome Appearance wheels. After about 1000 miles I get a loud clicking sound from the front wheel area when I turn. If the wheels are straight I don't hear it. I hear it during all left and right turns regardless of speed. They can be slight turns or sharp turns for example, when turning a corning or pulling into the driveway. The clicking frequency increases as the wheel rotation increases. It is always present during turns. I can't see anything behind the wheels that is loose or dragging. I was going to wait until my 7500 m maintenance but now it is causing people to stare at my otherwise beautiful vehicle. Anyone out there have the same problem? My dealer found a TSB on this problem and Ford is replacing the front wheels. When I get it done I will ask to have all wheels done because when I rotate them later I will have the same problem with the current rear ones. I also have a 'pulls right' problem and they could not align the wheels. They had to rotate then align. They damaged the covers when attaching the alignment apparatus too. They said there was nothing to grab on to. Now that the wheels are being replaced it does not matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 so my dealer called and confirmed the front clicking and the TSB - said they would replace all four wheels. He stated that they are on backorder so it might be a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb908 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 does anyone have the TSB reference number cause I am having the same thing happen and I would like to goto the dealer with as much info as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlassiter Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 does anyone have the TSB reference number cause I am having the same thing happen and I would like to goto the dealer with as much info as possible "On my service invoice it was TSB 08-7-2 Noise is coming from front 20" Chrome clad wheels" I have had the front 2 replaced. They cannot replace the other 2 until I have the problem (no preventative medicine) when I rotate them to the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickupf150 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I just had my front to rims replaced and I drove about a 1000km this past long weekend and by the time I got home they have started to creak again. I will give it a few days before I tell the service people about it and then see what happens. I can't wait to go through this again when I rotate the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I just had my front to rims replaced and I drove about a 1000km this past long weekend and by the time I got home they have started to creak again. I will give it a few days before I tell the service people about it and then see what happens. I can't wait to go through this again when I rotate the tires. They were going to only replace my front rims too... then I asked them about the "brass" color showing thru the chrome (towards the hub) on all four rims.. they called me back and said they will replace all four. The replacements are still on backorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 They were going to only replace my front rims too... then I asked them about the "brass" color showing thru the chrome (towards the hub) on all four rims.. they called me back and said they will replace all four. The replacements are still on backorder. Make sure they replace the entire WHEEL, not just the RIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Make sure they replace the entire WHEEL, not just the RIM. They said "we are ordering you four new wheels"... i thought the chrome clad was "glued" to the wheel and could not be "replaced"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcginnis158 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 There is a TSB for this problem. We had it a while back and the dealer fixed it. I think the TSB number is either 07-11-14 or 07-14-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) There is a TSB for this problem. We had it a while back and the dealer fixed it. I think the TSB number is either 07-11-14 or 07-14-11. So they replaced all four wheels yesterday... so far no clicking noise... I'll give it a few weeks - i bet it comes back. I do have to take it back - looks like they damaged one rim (maybe mounting it?) the clad part and the rim both have small dents (about the size of a flathead screwdriver). Plus this rim also has a crappy chrome job - you can see that brass color towards the hub. Worst part about this entire deal is that I never really "loved" these rims. Maybe it's time for some nice aftermarkets. Edited August 15, 2008 by southjerseyedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 So they replaced all four wheels yesterday... so far no clicking noise... I'll give it a few weeks - i bet it comes back. I do have to take it back - looks like they damaged one rim (maybe mounting it?) the clad part and the rim both have small dents (about the size of a flathead screwdriver). Plus this rim also has a crappy chrome job - you can see that brass color towards the hub. Worst part about this entire deal is that I ever really "loved" these rims. Maybe it's time for some nice aftermarkets. You missed my point. You keep calling them "rims". They're not "rims", they're wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 You missed my point. You keep calling them "rims". They're not "rims", they're wheels. wheels... rims... i hear you.. relax. btw - they replaced the entire WHEEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 wheels... rims... i hear you.. relax. btw - they replaced the entire WHEEL! It's a pet peeve - sorry. Along with calling brakes "breaks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 It's a pet peeve - sorry. Along with calling brakes "breaks". No problem. yeah my pet peeve is "my bad" - that gets me going. I see what you mean about RIM / WHEEL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rim_(wheel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southjerseyedge Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 So one day after getting the wheels replaced.. they are clicking again.. this time not just turning but going straight too. I think these ones are worse than the first set! I stopped at the dealer on the way home from work - service manager said he would see if he could find out any more details and call me back. He said the only things that were reused were the center caps, lugs, and tires. I asked him if Ford would be willing to downgrade (if you want to call it that) to a different wheel. I doubt that - but worth a try. Heck - I'd accept some of my $800 premium wheel upgrade back - then go out and buy aftermarkets. (that will never happen) I'll see what the say next week... but for a 30k plus car this is not acceptable. So far I love the rest of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Ford ZM Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Sorry for the bad news guy, but dealers are being told to stay put for the time being while a new repair is being investigated. Keep in contact with your dealer, they should be able to get the latest from Technical Assistance or their engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbheels Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Sorry for the bad news guy, but dealers are being told to stay put for the time being while a new repair is being investigated. Keep in contact with your dealer, they should be able to get the latest from Technical Assistance or their engineer. Is anyone aware of any update to this issue? My wife's Edge is making this noise with the chrome clad wheels, but I (she) can live with it until there is a permanent solution from Ford. Thanks! Edited October 27, 2008 by brbheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKx Limited Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 soon Ford, soon. . .this is absolutely ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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