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Anonymous Posted on Feb 28, 2013

My 2003 ford escape 2wd 6cil makes a loud clunking noise except for when turning. My steering wheel also violently jerks to the right like the second hand on a clock and coincides with the noise. The frecuency of the noise and jerks increase with the speed of the car. Can u help?

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Suspension components are worn, or you have a Suspension part that has come loose. Look for unsecured components in the wheel wells

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: power steering went out and making a loud noise when turning.

yes power steering is most likely very low , repair leak , as the fluid is flameable

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: clunking in front end when turning

  • it sounds like your cv boot is bad and my need to replace or the half shaft is gone bad!!!

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  • Posted on Apr 21, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 BMW 325i will start but making noise

It might be a faulty power steering pump. Try checking the level of the power steering fluid. It is probably best you have your power steering system checked by a mechanic.

Does the noise occur only when the vehicle is moving?

Try moving the steering wheel from side to side, while stationary (but don't do it too often, or you might damage something). If the noise is still present when the car is stationary, then it probably is the power steering system.

If the noise only occurs while the vehicle is moving, it could be a problem with the differential/final drive, or even wheel bearings.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: Loud clunking noise in 2008 Pontiac G5

HI, i would inspect the strut assembly for loose structure asap. i would also inspect the wheel knuckle and rotor and tie rod ends for loose fit as well. inspect thoroughly.

Its most likely the CV-joint assembly. the boot may have slipped off, allowing the joint assembly to dry up. i advise to inspect all the above before looking at the CV-half joint assembly and boot.

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  • Posted on Oct 15, 2009

SOURCE: I get a squeaking noise when i turn the steering

I have a 2002 Escape V6. I had a squeak when turning... even when standing still. It was fairly low mileage: 40,000 miles?
It was the outer tie rod. You could feel it squeak in your hand while someone else turned the steering wheel.
I disconnected the tie rod. I wasn't worn, just squeaky. I squirted a little WD40 inside the boot, and worked it in. Reassembled and squeak gone.
I bought a replacement tie rod, but never had to put it on. I'm now at 110,000 miles.

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