clunking 1999 xlt explorer

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hermanmunster - 25 Dec 2005 21:27 GMT

from front end when i hit even minor bumps i hear a clunking sound from
front end-tranny was rebuilt a year ago and i think its because of that i
replaced shocks but it seems to get worse any ideas,anything i could tighten
or lube or check for wear?, thanks

1999 xlt 111000 milea 4 dr 4wd v6 sohc,thanks

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Searcher - 26 Dec 2005 01:53 GMT

Did this "clunking" start occurring right after the tranny fix? If so, I
would look at the trans mounts..

Searcher

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Bob McCloskey - 30 Dec 2005 22:45 GMT

I have a 99 Limited, it has been in the shop 5 or 6 times for a clunking in
the front end (since around 35,000 Miles 85,000 now) . It almost sounds
like an exhaust pipe noise, but they have been unable to locate & fix it.
They have replace ball joints, tie rod ends and other front end parts, to no
avail. I have replaced the shocks, and the last time in they suggested I do
it again. I will just live with the noise until something falls off.

> from front end when i hit even minor bumps i hear a clunking sound from
> front end-tranny was rebuilt a year ago and i think its because of that i
> replaced shocks but it seems to get worse any ideas,anything i could
> tighten or lube or check for wear?, thanks
>
> 1999 xlt 111000 milea 4 dr 4wd v6 sohc,thanks

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Simon H - 30 Dec 2005 23:05 GMT

>I have a 99 Limited, it has been in the shop 5 or 6 times for a clunking in
>the front end (since around 35,000 Miles 85,000 now) . It almost sounds
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>> 1999 xlt 111000 milea 4 dr 4wd v6 sohc,thanks

ISTR an issue with a bush or linkage at the bottom of the steering column
affecting Explorers circa 1998/99.

Simon H

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Al Williams - 02 Jan 2006 18:56 GMT

Yes, I have the same noise in my 98 and that is what I figure it is - a
bushing/joint on the steering rod. I believe Ford upgraded the part but I'm
not sure of the exact part number or the procedure to replace it. Do you
have any additional DIY info?

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>>I have a 99 Limited, it has been in the shop 5 or 6 times for a clunking
>>in the front end (since around 35,000 Miles 85,000 now) . It almost
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> Simon H

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