A/T - Driveline Clicking Or Popping Noise

SIL 88-33 (Oct)

SUBJECT: FORD

PROBLEM: A Driveline "clicking" or "popping" noise

1986-88 Aerostar, 1987-88 E-Series and F Series Truck

The noise may occur during transmission engagement or when accelerating from a stop. The cause may be inadequate tube-to-yoke bonding on the aluminum driveshaft.







CORRECTION:
Install a new aluminum driveshaft with an improved tube-to-yoke bond. Refer to the application charts for the correct part numbers.