1998 Ford Escort
Problem for Ford 1998 Escort

Knocking sound




By mckayce on Apr 13, 2009

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there is a knocking sound in my 96 ford escort that quiets done when driving above 30 mph. It is like something is rumbling.
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Apr 15, 2009

- the sound is coming from the front of the in the middle near to the passenger's side, the car also feels low like something is about to fall off.

Apr 15, 2009

- i will get it inspected based o this info

Apr 15, 2009

- after inspection it seems like my spruts on the front right passenger side is worn.

Apr 15, 2009

- I had it inspected and the spruts are worn

Jul 13, 2009

- it was at the front and my tires are worn badly took it to a tire shop they say my front end is loosed.

Clarification Request

Posted by carhob on Apr 15, 2009

could be coming from motor drive belt area or in suspension driveline area,inspect it or have it inspected,could be damaged splash guard,could be loose componant rubing on drive belt or driveline area,without being able to physically inspect it,it will be hard to pin point your problem unless u can give me more precise detail!

Posted by carhob on Apr 14, 2009

where is sound coming from car?

Solution #1

posted on Jul 10, 2009
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you haven't put enough details to where you here the noise front/rear/engine etc

but ill have a guess and say have you checked your wheel bearings?...they tend to rumble when worn but generally you hear them more at 50mph..and get worse over time.

jack up wheel so its off the ground......grab top of the wheel and also grab the bottom of the wheel and rock top and bottom at the same time.....any movement you feel will mean bearings have gone...also give them a spin and see if you hear a noise has it spins

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Solution #2

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ITS MOST PROB THE BOTTOM ARM MAIN BUSHES WORN THIS IS COMMON WITH MOST FORDS
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