“CLUNK, CLUNK” noise to my n/s front wheel on full lock.

[Malcolm from Hampshire]

I have a Jaguar XF. When reversing out of my drive on full lock the nearside front wheel makes a clunk clunk sound.

i’m not sure if this is dangerous but obviously wish to check it. Recently a mechanic drove the car but no clunks. But it’s still doing this when I leave my drive . I’m trying to determine if this is normal or dangerous?

any observations appreciated.

 Malcolm. 

[N6 JMX]

Hi Malcolm, have you tried to replicate the manoeuvre anywhere else other than you own driveway, like a supermarket car park with plenty of space available? If so, does the noise appear in this alternative location?

If the noise is apparent whilst inside the car, it may well be that a part of the wheel is contacting some part of the bodywork. Can you have someone else make the reversing manoeuvre out of the driveway and allow you to be outside the car adjacent to the nearside front. That way, you may be able to get a better handle on where the noise is emanating from.

I don't think it can be normal, but I do know of some Porsche Boxster owners who experience something similar when making a tight reverse turn. This is due to the low profile wide section tyres on the Boxster.

Incidentally, your profile information indicates a Jaguar XF, as you state in your post, but it has 1999 as the Year Of Manufacture. A touch strange since the Jaguar XF only commenced production in 2008. Something amiss!

N6 JMX

[Malcolm from Hampshire]

Many thanks I will carry out the exercise you suggest.

you’re right my car is a 2009 model.

Regards.

 Malcolm.