2025 2.3 Start-up CLUNK

[RonEee]

I use that hold feature but I still have the clunk on a regular basis. I've had it happen enough times that I'm convinced it's the transmission.

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[Dave8311]

Since the torque converter in these transmissions can lock in all gears, including 1st, maybe it's the converter unlocking at start up?

 

[Texasota]

Here is an explanation from Ford that was posted in a similar/duplicate thread:

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/transmission-“banging”-noise-and-jerk.28931/post-450529

 

[Ron Quixote]

“Positive drag or rocking sensation at start up while in Park.”

Yeah, it ain’t a “rocking sensation.” It’s a loud effing bang that sounds like the engine is trying to throw a rod. Whatever, I sold the truck so it’s no longer my concern.

 

[Texasota]

Whatever, I sold the truck so it’s no longer my concern.

Wow, I'm guessing there must have been other things you didn't like about your Ranger. For me, the clunk issue is a minor NVH issue for which I have found a very easy workaround to prevent it. I love this truck and would not abandon it for this minor issue.

 

[Muffin1]

While this has only happened two times that i can remember in my Ranger it has in my'25 Bronco many more times with the same 2.3 as the Ranger (if that matters).
In the Ranger i have the ASS bypass installed the Bronco i do not just cause it's a bit more of a hassle to install, requires removing the center console and some of the center lower dash, so i just push the button.
Not sure if the ASS bypass has any effect on this, and honestly I'm not stressing over this that's why i really don't have or keep an actual count I'm just guesstimating.

 

[Texasota]

Not sure if the ASS bypass has any effect on this, and honestly I'm not stressing over this that's why i really don't have or keep an actual count I'm just guesstimating.

Agreed. It is a minor NVH issue that has a simple work around (start in neutral) if one is concerned about it. More important things in life to worry about. The 6G Ranger is a great truck.

 

[Jason B]

My truck is on a start schedule in the App, or I remote start it, so I'm rarely near it when it starts.
I don't know if it does this, nor do I care. I have 125K warranty for things like this.

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