Electric motor clicking sound

[MuradS]

I use one pedal drive mode, and every time I take my foot off the pedal and the truck starts to apply the brakes to slow down, I hear clicks coming from the electric motor. I also hear when the truck nears a full stop, then again when I accelerate from a full stop or very low speeds. I usually hear multiple clicks. To my it looks like this happens when the truck either engages or disengages the regenerative breaking mechanism. I can hear the clicks even if the windows are closed (without having music on). I am not sure if this is normal, and the electric motor should behave this way or is it a sign of something wrong.

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[Maquis]

Might be half shaft joints. This is a somewhat common failure in EVs, including the Mach-E and some Tesla models.
Take it to your dealer.

 

[GDN]

I use one pedal drive mode, and every time I take my foot off the pedal and the truck starts to apply the brakes to slow down, I hear clicks coming from the electric motor. I also hear when the truck nears a full stop, then again when I accelerate from a full stop or very low speeds. I usually hear multiple clicks. To my it looks like this happens when the truck either engages or disengages the regenerative breaking mechanism. I can hear the clicks even if the windows are closed (without having music on). I am not sure if this is normal, and the electric motor should behave this way or is it a sign of something wrong.

You likely want to find and read through this thread - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ither-in-forward-or-reverse.10636/post-216076

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I use one pedal drive mode, and every time I take my foot off the pedal and the truck starts to apply the brakes to slow down, I hear clicks coming from the electric motor. I also hear when the truck nears a full stop, then again when I accelerate from a full stop or very low speeds. I usually hear multiple clicks. To my it looks like this happens when the truck either engages or disengages the regenerative breaking mechanism. I can hear the clicks even if the windows are closed (without having music on). I am not sure if this is normal, and the electric motor should behave this way or is it a sign of something wrong.

Hello there! Could you please send us a private message with your VIN and dealership information? I'd be happy to look into your vehicle concern.

 

[data003]

Hello there! Could you please send us a private message with your VIN and dealership information? I'd be happy to look into your vehicle concern.

Oh so the way to get Ford’s attention to this issue is to start a new thread? There’s already a massive one with several owners complaining about it. https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ther-in-forward-or-reverse.10636/#post-216076

 

[GDN]

Oh so the way to get Ford’s attention to this issue is to start a new thread? There’s already a massive one with several owners complaining about it. https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ther-in-forward-or-reverse.10636/#post-216076

The rest of you in the other thread don't matter.

 

[MuradS]

The rest of you in the other thread don't matter.

I think the other thread is different that is why I started a new thread. I don't have an issue in forward or reverse, the issue is when regenerative braking engages or disengages

 

[boggle]

Hello there! Could you please send us a private message with your VIN and dealership information? I'd be happy to look into your vehicle concern.

This has been a cited issue for many since day one. Get ahead of it and issue a TSB already.

 

[data003]

I think the other thread is different that is why I started a new thread. I don't have an issue in forward or reverse, the issue is when regenerative braking engages or disengages

I really don’t think it’s different. It all boils down to when the direction of rotational force changes on the half shafts. That’s when you hear a click.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

It is mentioned in every review as a characteristic of the Lightning. Think of it as a feature, not a bug. It is just the noise they make.

 

[data003]

It is mentioned in every review as a characteristic of the Lightning. Think of it as a feature, not a bug. It is just the noise they make.

Where? I genuinely don’t remember reading that anywhere.

 

[Blaster]

I've recently noticed a distinct click sound when the regen in one-pedal is activated or disengaged. Either when I take my foot off the accelerator or when I start to accelerate from a stop.

So far this has only happened when one-pedal is engaged. Doesn't feel wrong, but it is a noticeable sound. Like something is clicking or snapping into place...

 

[F150_lightning]

I've made the switch to one-pedal drive. For the most part its awesome.

Just curious if I'm in the same boat as everyone else... when coming to a complete stop or right as you press the gas pedal from a complete stop, there is some kind of electronic brake that is being engaged and disengaged. At least thats what sounds and feels like to me. I could be wrong. Does anyone know what the truck is doing?

When this break engages and disengages it squeaks noticeably. Drives me nuts. Anyone else experiencing the same thing?

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

I've made the switch to one-pedal drive. For the most part its awesome.

Just curious if I'm in the same boat as everyone else... when coming to a complete stop or right as you press the gas pedal from a complete stop, there is some kind of electronic brake that is being engaged and disengaged. At least thats what sounds and feels like to me. I could be wrong. Does anyone know what the truck is doing?

When this break engages and disengages it squeaks noticeably. Drives me nuts. Anyone else experiencing the same thing?

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ither-in-forward-or-reverse.10636/post-279303

 

[F150_lightning]

Mine isn’t a “Ting , Pop or Click”.

It’s more of a “Errrrreeeeek”

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