stephenpandos

I have a 2014 E350 and there is a clicking sound that comes from behind the rear half shelf on the drivers side. It seems to happen when the frame flexes a little rather than going over bumps. I have had it back to the dealer no less than 8 times to be fixed but they cannot seem to find it. the technicians can hear it on test drives but cannot find the problem. has anyone else had this problem and what has been the outcome?

fintail

My 2013 had a popping noise that seemed to be correlated to temperature increases. Now that it is winter, I notice a lot less noise. I had my car in 3 times, they completely disassembled the rear deck, replaced the sunshade (not needed IMO - I think they were just guessing), and lubricated or lined with felt all areas where two parts meet. The creak and pop was greatly reduced, but not eliminated, and I still get a faint click from the rear area when hitting bumps.

davidrbibo

Have that same problem with my 14' as well. Whenever I go over a speed bump or just regular road, there's a shaking noise. It's pretty annoying

tresean1

Wow, I just came across this thread and thankfully (but unfortunately) you guys are experiencing the same things as me. I have 2014 E350 w/ pano roof. I thought I was going crazy! I just got my (brand new to me) car delivered this week and have been hearing these freakin' creaking sounds from the back every time I would go over a bump or something; driving me insane--imagine the discontent over hearing this in my "new" car. At first I thought it was the rear headrests and then the rear parcel shelf and the rear sunshade (still happens whether it's raised or lowered), but now it helps to narrow it down exactly. You should have seen me, I was in the backseat like a wild man pushing and tapping and squeezing and testing every panel I could get my hands on, hoping to isolate it.

I will be taking her in to get this covered under warranty; anyone able to get this narrowed down, or know the exact TSB on this?

fintail

I have a 16 now, and it still has an occasional creak from the rear area, always when in direct sunlight. Less than the 13, maybe my ears are tuned for it now - I just ignore it (or try, kind of OCD about noises). I have little doubt it is a plastic expansion issue. It sometimes happens when the car isn't even running, not connected to bumps in this case.

tresean1

mine is directly correlated to bumps, road imperfections, etc.