98 Winstar Clunking Noise
edkennedy
10-24-2005, 08:16 PM
When I backup and turn hard to the left I have a clunking /snapping noise doesnt happen everytime but enough to be a concern
mohdc
10-25-2005, 01:39 PM
Recently I had similar clunking from the front end on my 2001 windstar. Following some of the earlier threads, I greased the tied rod end, stabilizer bar link, and the ball joint. Since then the van has become quiet.
Front suspension components for windstar are all sealed. I used a needle attachment for grease gun and poked the boot for each of the above component and pumped grease into the boot. Care need to be taken not to over grease.
Front suspension components for windstar are all sealed. I used a needle attachment for grease gun and poked the boot for each of the above component and pumped grease into the boot. Care need to be taken not to over grease.
fvnktion
10-29-2005, 11:10 AM
When I backup and turn hard to the left I have a clunking /snapping noise doesnt happen everytime but enough to be a concern
I had a popping sound that ford dealer insisted was my struts. After replacing strut mounts, tie rods, sway bar links the noise persisted. I found that the popping sound was coming from the rack and pinion securing nuts being loose, after tightening no more problems. I have read of other windstars need subframe bushing replaced and causing popping clunking.
I had a popping sound that ford dealer insisted was my struts. After replacing strut mounts, tie rods, sway bar links the noise persisted. I found that the popping sound was coming from the rack and pinion securing nuts being loose, after tightening no more problems. I have read of other windstars need subframe bushing replaced and causing popping clunking.
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