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To those who were selected for RPA, what was your PCSM score? Did it match your first choice?
I scored 57 on my first attempt and definitely plan to retake it. However, I’m curious about the average PCSM select score for this job.
For anyone who completed Field Training this summer and is entering the POC for Fall 2026:
Have CMLA scholarships started showing up yet?
If you got one, how were you notified, when did it appear, and did you have to do anything to activate it? I don’t see anything on my college pay for tuition, nor can I even access wings to check that way. That site has been down for at least a week on my end. I have 8 days until classes start, how close will I be cutting it?
I have a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport with the 2.7L EcoBoost and AWD. For roughly the past two years, it has made a repeated clunking or thumping sound that seems to come from the rear of the car.
The sound happens mainly when I’m:
Turning at low speed
Applying light to moderate throttle while turning
Making tighter left or right turns, such as in parking lots
It generally does not happen while coasting through a turn. It is much more noticeable when the drivetrain is under load. The sound has gradually become louder and more frequent over time. I recorded a video where the noise can be heard clearly.
A shop previously suggested that the rear differential may need replacement and quoted around $2,200, I’m wondering whether anyone with a Fusion Sport or another Ford AWD model has experienced the same issue.
Has anyone had a similar clunk or thump that occurred specifically while turning and accelerating? What ended up being the actual problem, how was it diagnosed, and approximately how much did the repair cost?
The car is a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport 2.7L EcoBoost AWD.
The sound happens mainly when I’m:
Turning at low speed
Applying light to moderate throttle while turning
Making tighter left or right turns, such as in parking lots
It generally does not happen while coasting through a turn. It is much more noticeable when the drivetrain is under load. The sound has gradually become louder and more frequent over time.
A shop previously suggested that the rear differential may need replacement and quoted around $2,200, I’m wondering whether anyone with a Fusion Sport or another Ford AWD model has experienced the same issue.
Possible causes I’ve been considering include:
Rear differential or AWD drive unit
Differential mounts or bushings
Rear CV axle or CV joint
Driveshaft or coupler
Wheel bearing or hub
Suspension component shifting under load
Exhaust or heat shield contacting something during turns
Has anyone had a similar clunk or thump that occurred specifically while turning and accelerating? What ended up being the actual problem, how was it diagnosed, and approximately how much did the repair cost?
I will gladly answer any questions or tests!
Many people learn to bring items like cough drops, duct tape, laundry bags, zip ties, and more to field training;
My question is what are some of the more unusual items you have seen or people have brought to FT to make it through? For example, smelling salts to stay awake, rope for multi purpose use, flashlights with red lights to not get in trouble during lights out*, etc… Maxwell brings out the creativity in people whether it’s through eating food in 8 minutes, staying awake, or solving GLP’s/LRC’s