2024 S650 Mustang EcoBoost front suspension clunk/thump over bumps — need help diagnosing

[Jesu2323]

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some help diagnosing a front suspension issue on my 2024 Mustang EcoBoost (S650) base model.


I’m getting a clunk/thump from the front suspension when going over bumps. The noise happens consistently over rough roads and smaller bumps, not just large impacts.


I’ve already replaced:

• Front sway bar end links
• Outer tie rod ends

The car does not have:

• MagneRide / Magnetic Damping
• Performance Package

I’m currently suspecting the upper strut mount/bearing (FR3Z-3A197-B) because the symptoms seem consistent with a strut bearing or mount issue, but I wanted to ask if anyone else with an S650 has experienced this.


Questions:

1. Has anyone had a similar front suspension clunk/thump issue on a 2024+ Mustang?
2. Was the upper strut mount/bearing the cause?
3. Are there any common S650 front suspension issues I should check before replacing parts?
4. Are there any specific tests I can do to confirm the strut mount/bearing is bad?

Thanks for any help. I’d appreciate any suggestions before tearing into the suspension.

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[jloops]

I had a clunking/ rattle on my 25 GT that was one of the upper strut mounts which was replaced under warranty.

The tech sent me a video where he was using a pry bar to gentle show how one side had play and the other side didn’t. Sorry I looked but don’t have the video anymore.

 

[Fruitstang]

Sounds like the upper control arm.
Had similar symptoms on my S550, there was minimal, very hard to find play in the ball joint.
Marked with yellow chalk:

Replacement is relatively cheap.
Had to replace them twice within 80,000 miles, but always depends on the road conditions.

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