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Update and resolution to the above issue. Also thank you all for the input and help. Rear U joint was the culprit. Badly worn but couldn't be replaced as it is staked, or crimped into the drive shaft. Drive shaft with U joint was replaced with an OEM unit. Upgraded from a 3 piece to 2 piece driveshaft which improves reliability. 5 Year warranty. Cost all in was $1800 CAD. For a laugh, the first mechanic I took it to (Midas) said the vibration was coming from a stuck caliper. Geez.

WKelley, that is really good insight as far as deciding what to do with the car. I hadn't quite considered everything you had mentioned. Thanks for the input. Rust is starting to develop along the hood where the rocks have chipped paint, as well as around the fenders but its not bad right now. The car spend its first 5 years in Alberta which probably helped. No other big issues, the car is at 225km... looks like it would sell for about $3,000. You are right that you won't be able to replace it with something trustworthy for under 5 grand so there we go. Transmission mechanic just took it for a spin and said likely the transfer case. If so $1800... but he has to get it on a lift to confirm. I'll probably consider myself lucky with an $1800 fix and I can keep it on the road for now. Baby on the way so will have to sell it off sometime in the next 12-24 months for something bigger. Will update with the final diagnosis and bill once complete!

Thanks for the input. Sorry, let me clarify... it occurs at 40-50 km/hr. It is not dependent on acceleration. I get the same noise whether I'm coasting, accelerating or even shifted into neutral at 40-50 km/hr. Another odd thing... When the car is cold (first drive of the day), I don't have this issue until about 15 minutes into the drive. After that 15 minutes the shaking/clanging comes in without fail. Seemingly temperature contributes to whatever is going on? I'm going to take it into a mechanic tomorrow morning to see what they have to say.

Hi All. My Fusion has started to make an awful rumble noise and shake when accelerating to the 40-50 km/hr speed. It sounds and feels like I'm driving over rumble strips. I can only stop the rumble/shaking by slowing down. Please see attached video. This condition occurs after the car has warmed up for 10 mins or so. It occurs at the same speed whether in drive or neutral. Anyone have this happen before? I'm trying to determine what it is and if the car is worth saving. Thanks! Fusion.MOV