2001 Ford Ranger Thumps when decelerating and accelerating

2001 FORD RANGER
32,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLASH17
I just purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger. I love the styling and the truck was super clean.
Unfortunately on my first day driving it I noticed that it makes a thunking noise when I decelerate, right as I am braking. I also feel the same thunking when I pull out from a red light or begin to accelerate after stopping.

I just sunk my savings into buying this truck and I'm praying I didn't buy a lemon as I'm suspecting transmission problems.

Please help!
Sep 17, 2010 at 9:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It doesn't sound like a trans problem. Have you checked the u-joints?
Sep 18, 2010 at 10:27 PM
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