Sound Under Steering Column

[Croner]

I have a 2019 Expedition. When slowing down, quickly increasing speed, or hitting bumps, there is a loud clicking or popping sound coming from what sounds under the steering column. Anyone had this happen before?

 

[Croner]

Anyone?

 

[Lou Hamilton]

I have not noticed any noises under the steering wheel.

The adaptive cruise creates a grinding noise when it activates, but that is more like it comes from under or just behind the driver seat. That scared me at first because I was not expecting it. LOL

Can you post a video maybe?

 

[wakeboarder]

I have a 2019 Expedition. When slowing down, quickly increasing speed, or hitting bumps, there is a loud clicking or popping sound coming from what sounds under the steering column. Anyone had this happen before?

Is your Expy a 2wd or 4wd? Does it occur in both 4wd and 2wd? Could it be the common wheel hub issue?

 

[Croner]

It occurs in 2wd and 4wd, it sounds like something loose, they checker the wheel hub and front grille. They said it sounds like it is under the steering column. I also have adaptive cruise off. I will try to get a video tomorrow.

 

[josedirte4]

@Croner I have something similar to what you're talking about. I am not sure if it's under the steering column or the drivers seat? Either way, I hear a popping sound when weight shifts in my seat or the car itself. I have taken mine (2020 limited max) into Ford twice with no luck. I have also had them perform the TSB for sat pan looseness, but that did no help. Have you had any luck?

 

[TX-EXPMAX]

Same exact issue in my 2019. It would pop when turning. They found a broken clock spring in the steering wheel and replaced it. Went away for a while then came back and has been back since 2021... Had them look at it again and claim they couldn't diagnose it. I gave up for now but would love if someone go to the bottom of this.

 

[josedirte4]

Yes I'm very familiar with the clock spring noise. My wife's 2016 explorer is on it's second replacement under warranty (thank God). The popping I hear is a distinct sound that I can actually feel in the driver seat. Strange part is if I'm not sitting in the seat and try shaking and moving it around, no sound.

 

[Password]

I have not noticed any noises under the steering wheel.

The adaptive cruise creates a grinding noise when it activates, but that is more like it comes from under or just behind the driver seat. That scared me at first because I was not expecting it. LOL

Can you post a video maybe?

Mine does the same, also does the grinding noise while coming to a stop. Never heard anything like that on any other car I drove with auto cruise.