Ford Ecosport: Front Drive Halfshafts / Diagnosis and Testing - Front Drive Halfshafts

Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Front Drive Halfshafts / Diagnosis and Testing - Front Drive Halfshafts

Inspection and Verification

NOTE: New front wheel drive halfshafts should not be installed unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear of parts that are not available on repair kits.

Inspect front wheel driveshaft joint boots for evidence of cracks, tears or splits.

NOTE: While inspecting the front wheel driveshaft CV joint boots, watch for indentations (dimples) in the boot convolutions. If an indentation is observed, it must be removed.

Inspect the underbody for any indication of grease splatter in the vicinity of the front wheel driveshaft CV joint boots outboard and inboard locations, which is an indication of front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot and/or front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot clamp damage.

Inspect for inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal leakage at the front wheel driveshaft CV joint.

Make sure front axle wheel hub retainer is the correct prevailing torque type.

NOTE: Halfshafts are not balanced and do not contribute to rotational vibration.

If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms and go to the Symptom Chart. For additional Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Diagnosis and Testing).

Symptom Chart(s)

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Symptom Chart: NVH

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Axle howling or whine – front or rear axle	Damaged or worn wheel hub bearings	CHECK for abnormal wheel hub bearing play or roughness. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE	Damaged or worn CV joints	INSPECT the CV joints and boot for wear and damage. INSTALL a new components as necessary. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
	Loose hub nut	CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. For front hub nuts. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Driveline clunk FWD (vehicles) — occurs during acceleration or from cruise to coast/deceleration	Damaged or worn CV joints	INSPECT the inner CV joint and boot. INSTALL a new components as necessary. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
	Loose hub nut	CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Driveline clunk — occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop	Loose hub nut	CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Clicking, popping or grinding - occurs while the vehicle is turning	Inadequate or contaminated lubrication in the CV joints	CHECK the CV boots and joints for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
	Another component contacting the halfshaft	CHECK the halfshafts and the area around the halfshafts. REPAIR as necessary.
Grunting — normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop	Halfshaft CV joint binding	CHECK the outer CV joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds	Incorrectly seated CV joint in the wheel hub	CHECK the outer CV joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary . REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS)/1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi (74kW/100PS) (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5 (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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