[dtkelly200]

From starting ignition I have noticed a loud clunk noise coming from the front of the car when reaching 15 miles per hour in either neutral, first or second gear. I can hear it clearly and also feel it through the accelerator pedal. The dealer had it for 2 days and said it was the ABS resetting its self??? Never in my life have I heard such a noise from a brand new car. It only does it from initial ignition switch on, not when stopped at lights or junctions and then reaching 15 mph, only from starting car ignition. I test drove 3 Kugas and never heard this noice once. Has anyone had this clunking in their Kuga?

 

[Gazwats]

It happens on mine (Zetec) and also on two of my mates Kugas (Titaniums), I can't remember which thread it was but it's been mentioned on here before and is a common occurrence on the K the dealer's correct it's the ABS

 

[aaman]

ive got the same on my july 09 zetec,

 

[Winston]

Yep, it's the ABS doing a self check, it will only do it the first time you reach about 12-15mph until you switch the engine off and then back on again.

 

[Winston]

Sorry I forgot to say it was previously discussed in the thread Clutch judder....

 

[Palder]

Ah, an explanation at last.
I experience this in the same way, although I would not call it loud or concerning. I had not been worried about it because it seemd to be a concistent event, but it is interesting to learn that it is a legitimate sound.

 

[davidstanley]

same on mine. its only when i first start up and doesn't bother me as its meant to be normal