Clicking Noise While Turning Wheel
TILAW
06-02-2004, 03:37 PM
Hey Guys! I Just Need Some Sorta Info On What Might Be Going On Here. I Have A 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 Automatic 40,000 Miles With Abs P/s A/c Cruise Control.
The Problem Is: When I Turn The Wheel I Hear This Clicking Noise That Seems To Be Coming From The Front Driver Side Wheel. Now Here Is The Catch-- When I Leave Early Of The Morning For Work I Do Not Hear It But It Will Start By The Time I Get Ten Miles Down The Road. I Hear This Click When Turning The Wheel In Either Direction But Seems To Be More Noticable When Turning To The Wheel To The Left.
Thanks
The Problem Is: When I Turn The Wheel I Hear This Clicking Noise That Seems To Be Coming From The Front Driver Side Wheel. Now Here Is The Catch-- When I Leave Early Of The Morning For Work I Do Not Hear It But It Will Start By The Time I Get Ten Miles Down The Road. I Hear This Click When Turning The Wheel In Either Direction But Seems To Be More Noticable When Turning To The Wheel To The Left.
Thanks
EVH5150
06-02-2004, 07:59 PM
Possibly the bearings are shot, or hub assembly needs adjustment. Just a guess...
mikieem
06-03-2004, 04:01 PM
If it only has 40,000 on it and you bought it new, did you get an extended warrenty, if you got the premium care like I did on my 02 ranger, then basicly everything is covered, hope this helps.
lance_rowland
06-08-2004, 07:00 AM
Had the same thing happed w/a Ranger and a Mazda p/u. It turns out it was the ball joints. My boots were split and was letting moisture in and lubricant out.
dxrflyboy
06-13-2004, 09:53 AM
Could be a CV joint boot or a faulty wheel bearing seal.
ez_ranger
08-13-2004, 05:34 PM
I have a 4x4 2001 ranger 4.0 automatic with 44000 miles. It makes clicking noises in both front wheels only when turning. This problem is getting worse as I drive the vehicle and like the origional poster does not start untill I drive for a couple of miles.
Both cv boots are intack and and the shop I took it to cannot diagnose it either, It is probably either bad cv axles or bad hub assemblies, which contain the sealed bearings.
I don't want to start throwing parts at this problem seeing as how the hub assemblies are like $600, Did you ever find out what was clicking in your front end? I will post results when I figure this out any thoughts are appreciated...
Both cv boots are intack and and the shop I took it to cannot diagnose it either, It is probably either bad cv axles or bad hub assemblies, which contain the sealed bearings.
I don't want to start throwing parts at this problem seeing as how the hub assemblies are like $600, Did you ever find out what was clicking in your front end? I will post results when I figure this out any thoughts are appreciated...
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