Clunking Noise When Shifting From Park to Drive in the Morning: Causes, Diagnosis, and When to Worry

A clunking noise when shifting from park to drive in the morning is most commonly caused by worn drivetrain components: particularly a u-joint with excess play, a loose or failed engine or transmission mount, or a slip yoke that has dried out overnight: that produce a single impact sound when the drivetrain slack is taken […]