Ford/Mountaineer front end bang/popping /turning noise. Its not sometimes what you think.

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FIXED! Cost nothing to do! ....Ford/Mountaineer front end bang/popping /turning noise. Its not sometimes what you think.
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@steves1777 2 жыл бұрын

Great detective work. I’m confident this is what’s going on with my mountaineer too. I just replaced both upper control arms and ball joints. Even though they were part of the problem, that clunk is still there…

@haxbtc758 5 жыл бұрын

This guy deserves a fat check, thanks so much

@Mrwhitelight666 5 жыл бұрын

That was the issue with my 2006 expedition 220,xxx miles on it. But every time I used awd or 4x4 it would pop and move the diff around. Took it in didnt have the time to work on it, had new CV axles put in nothing. Watches your video after they told me it might be the diff or the transfer case. Called them told them to look at those bolts. The one above the diff was about 4 turns loose. Fixes it immediately. Big thanks for saving me a bunch of money.

@omahacheeks764 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. You did a great job with just your phone.

@LPZiNC1 5 жыл бұрын

My 04’ mountaineer has been driving me crazy trying to find what’s making that noise. I think you solved it for me!! Gonna check it out as soon as I get a chance!! Thank you for posting this video!! 09/29/2019 Update: My issue wasn’t what this video pointed to. Although it was a loose bolt, it ended up being a loose bolt in the rack and pinion mount on the passenger side. Tightened it up today and the clunking noise went away!! Took 2 of us to figure it out. One moving the wheels, while the other looked and touched the rack for movement. I would have never found it alone.

@aaronhahn7246 6 жыл бұрын

After a few parts swapped out.. this was my problem. Thanks Nathan! (2006 Explorer 4x4)

@justsnuggle 7 жыл бұрын

2002- Drove it for Months with that popping. Took to 4 Shops, no one could find it. Then finally a friend/mechanic figured it out. Wish I would have found your video sooner. Also my Viscus Coupler is shot and needs replaced. At least these things are reliable where they are not reliable.

@davidp5841 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 06 explorer and it made all kinds of clunking noise in the front end and every time I checked it I couldn't find anything loose. Everything was intact and tight. But the other day something changed and I was able to find the problem. A sway bar link snapped and guess what no more clunking noise. It was either a failing sway bar link or bad sway bar bushings. I replaced them all and it's nice and quiet now. Keep those items in mind if you can't find the source of the noise.

@FixingWithPassion 4 жыл бұрын

O my!

@thomassouza6858 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Fix it with Passion...Mine is doing the same...A quick push and pull with a 2' screw driver located the problem! Attacking it with determination tomorrow! Once again thank a million!

@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@sapasui2013 5 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart thanks for the tip

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

;)

@delanejduley8326 2 жыл бұрын

that's awesome thank you for your post. I was about ready to rebuild my hole front end witch is no small job. But after watching your video I'm sure it's the bolt . thanks again

@FixingWithPassion 2 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@googleuser2170 5 жыл бұрын

A great fix, I spent time replacing u-joints and more, turned out this is the issue.

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!~

@yakamofishing8267 7 жыл бұрын

you just saved me from replacing my u joint i have the same issue on my 2006 ford explore

@cameronmandli1107 4 жыл бұрын

yakamo fishing Did it sound like chain slapping all most?

@arthuresclamada1805 7 жыл бұрын

where did you get the $250 transfer case? used or a rebuilt viscous coupler?

@redneck-kg5zb 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to get home and see if this is my problem. I hope it is. Thanks for the video

@FixingWithPassion 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Nice!!

@MistaDavidValdez 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 2004 toyota 4runner 4.7 V8 big pop noise front end did what you said lead it down to the noise torqued down the bolt thanks to the help of my son and boom no more poping or swaying down the road easy fix lca was loose no money spent and feels safer to drive 💪💪💪

@feelbetter74 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to crawl under my explorer tonight and check. I just finished replacing the lower control arm, upper control arm, shocks, tie rods, and sway bar bushings....and the clunk is still there. I will buy you a beer if this is the fix!!! Thanks

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

If its AWD this might be your Issue. Let us know what you find. Its really hard wen you have to do it by your self ;(

@feelbetter74 5 жыл бұрын

Update: Crawled under my Explorer last night and was able to tighten a bolt. Took it on a test drive and the the driver side clunking noise was reduced by 90%. Going to replace the lower control arm on the passenger side soon. Thank you so much

@buggyridge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have not checked that bolt yet on my 2007 Ranger 4wd but thinking that could very well be my problem also.

@FixingWithPassion 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@CL-ty6wp 2 жыл бұрын

Was it that? New ranger is popping front right on turns.

@AntonioGonzalez-qm9th 6 жыл бұрын

Grasias my friend you seve me

@danielcdebaca7675 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, we have the same problem! Gonna tighten it up that bolt, hopefully the bushing is still in tacked. Great Save! Thank you! now how about the A/C lol...

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@SaintThomas13 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@iceman3451 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks bro I've been trying to figure mine out for months.

@FixingWithPassion 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@ValeTijuas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ! I might be able to fix my Ford explorer 2002 xls the noise is coming from you show us

@serge8597 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same noise problem on my 2001 GMC SAFARI VAN. I definitely nee to check for loose screws down there! Hopefully its this easy

@cameronmandli1107 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought the truck like 2 weeks ago. 06 mountaineer. Sounded like clunking in front passenger area mostly on coasting and not so much on acceleration. Now today, sounds like a chain slapping or popping noise from under the suv. Hope this is the issue. Thanks for this tip.

@tilt213 7 жыл бұрын

cool, I just did my whole front suspension, and noticed a clunking ( up and down ) when turning on mine. It's does it left and right. Thanks for the video and I'm going to get at it .

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Do it before the snow hits! Good Luck!

@tilt213 7 жыл бұрын

TVWXMAN32 we are still fighting off summer temps 🍺🍺

@gregorybriggs2967 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Ford explore 2017 I had the same issue come to find out there was a beer can underneath my seat my mechanic had too pull back the carpet too find it go figure

@ricktipton9563 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's hard to know when to begin recording video but everybody makes these videos after the fix. Is this the same problem I have? Who knows? All I know is the sound the my truck is making. I don't know if it sounds like yours did or not. At least you could grab a couple chunks of scrap metal and bang them, rub them, grind them, mash them, tap them, spin them, or wiggle them. Just do something so we can hear what kind of sound your truck was making BEFORE it got fixed.

@jonathangarzon2798 4 жыл бұрын

Medium threadlockers your friend,, apply lightly before you tighten any bolt and itll quiet down your clanging

@FixingWithPassion 4 жыл бұрын

i like!

@michaelmoorhead6264 7 жыл бұрын

having that same issue with my 2010 explorer it like a popping Nosie in front end but I only make that noise when it cold out take it to dealer it under warranty I have them cheek that bolt thanks I hope that fixes my issue

@rbickel09 5 жыл бұрын

Was this the problem?? Because I'm having same problem now!

@garyshirley4235 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for video.I wonder how many people replaced cv joints over and over the viscous coupler is pain cant believe they did not recall this situation i got to point were just removed front drive shaft and been driving in rear wheel drive up to know np as of today making crazy grinding noise hope front dif isnt screwed up .this part reason i took shaft out i pulled rear at yard was same ratio so it said put it in the rear end which actually just blew apart but ratio was off so pulled front shaft..but thanks for video and informing about cupler

@FixingWithPassion 6 жыл бұрын

I know right! It almost got me. But it just did not make sence. But this will eventually destory CV's joints also

@garyshirley4235 6 жыл бұрын

yes also bushings on front diff i replaced them damn things thinking that was clanking which im sure it was but driving in all wheel all time will destroy front end its like putting 4wd on in truck and drive on dry pavement truck will jump and everything...never again tell you that ....wish would researched before..how long ago di u fix cupler and is it holding up ..i saw a machined one for 600 ...idk..just ripped front wheel bearing upper joint and broke stabilizer end,...lol...never ends..

@FixingWithPassion 6 жыл бұрын

YEA! The biggest issue with these SUV's are the AWD systems. Viscous coupling locking up and its in 4 wheel drive all the time. Then people drive it on drive payment destroying the CV's joints etc.

@aaronhahn7246 6 жыл бұрын

Gary Shirley ... Just did my CV. It was the bolt. Lol.

@MrBdmfps9 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to check to see if this is the noise I have on my passenger side, but mine sounds like a really loud PONG when it happens. Does this sound like the same thing your describing, when yours made that noise.

@FixingWithPassion 6 жыл бұрын

Yes...and a banging noise also.

@njdan301 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering if this is the problem with a Lincoln aviator I was looking at, I test drove it and it started clicking and clicking pretty badly I thought the axle or transfer case was shot, wondering if you felt it in wheel and did it get worse turning one way vs the other? The trucks is used and ran great just didn't want to purchase something I couldn't even test drive more then a 1/4 mile lol. I'm gonna go back and check today. Any ways thanks for video and general idea of what the possibility could be.

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

Could be.

@MiguelAngel-yg9zx 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance anyone can help me out with my issue here? I have a 98 mountaineer awd and the issue I’m having is a front end roaring/ low pitch whining noise when I accelerate at any speed. It momentarily stops when I let go of the gas but comes back on after when coasting. I’ve change my front hubs, ball joints, shocks break pads and rotors. I’m breaking my head here trying to figure out the problem just seeing if anyone has had the same issue.

@Jeepersleepers 6 жыл бұрын

You saved me

@FixingWithPassion 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@superdatawolf4652 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, which bolt did you tighten? I have the same problem you are describe. I don't know much about cars. What was your fix? Viscus coupler? Or transfer case? Thanks

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

Viscus coupler few months later.

@superdatawolf4652 5 жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion thank you Sir

@albertoramirez5977 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same noise coming from my escape

@vidalmartinez5774 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 f150 2wd with a very bad clunk while turning at slow speeds, can this be the same issue?

@JavaMon94 2 жыл бұрын

No, you don't have a front differential.

@justsnuggle 7 жыл бұрын

I have been driving on a bad Viscus Coupler for a long time, I took it to shops and they said it was normal. So I will try to replace it myself. Any suggestions on what I may have worn out in the process and should look to replace at the same time? Thanks

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Just check ball joints etc. Listen for shakes and rattles.

@candacerenee5732 4 жыл бұрын

I just replaced hub assembly on 98 explorer awd... the roaring sound is gone but a metal to metal and clanking noise remains ...bad around 15-35mph then fainter the more speed you have and stops momentarily when turning slightly and steering wheeling jerks as you slow down ... I was guessing maybe cv joint... is that the direction you would go to? I could use the advice... since husbands been gone/past I ain’t got luxury of affording a shop look at it and parts ...

@FixingWithPassion 4 жыл бұрын

Cheak air pressure and tire sizes.

@candacerenee5732 4 жыл бұрын

Tire sizes all match and pressure is all good

@kevinhalberstadt1287 3 жыл бұрын

What part was lose what is it called I need to replace the bushing

@FixingWithPassion 3 жыл бұрын

Big bushing

@isaacbwalya8480 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video. I'm going to check mine tomorrow. I have the same annoying popping sound when turning on my front left wheel, 2002 Ford Explorer. It gets worse when I try to turn sharply, so my turns are really at a small angle and slow if I am to keep the popping noise away. I was suspecting the bearing and thought of replacing it. Hope it goes away because I fear it might create other problems.

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Cool...."IF" you have a AWD...make sure the AWD transfercase is not locked up....it will mislead you to think it a CV joint etc. This also happened to me.

@isaacbwalya8480 7 жыл бұрын

TVWXMAN32 How do you unlock it if it is locked? Yes, I have an AWD

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

you don't...you have to replace the transfercase or tear the case apart to replace the viscous coupler. Its the thing that makes the AWD work.

@isaacbwalya8480 7 жыл бұрын

TVWXMAN32 Well, is it not too expensive to replace the whole transfer case? The way it behaves is that when I get close to a lock at turns, the the noise gets really worse and the vehicle almost fails to pull. It behaves as though it's jerking on the left side and it worries me.

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

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@cloudrhezii 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if mine is the same problem have a sport trac explorer 4.0 when I pull in driveways my driver side clunks by the feet like you said could this be my problem?

@cloudrhezii 5 жыл бұрын

Is Almost Sounds Like A Bolt Sliding Or Something

@cloudrhezii 5 жыл бұрын

Also Found that my sway link is bad

@FixingWithPassion 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

@cloudrhezii 5 жыл бұрын

Nathan Rohrbough Sweet I’ll take a look at her tomorrow thanks for the reply !!

@codygarnsey6575 5 жыл бұрын

Was it making a God awful clank when turning either direction? I took my Dodge Ram to a mechanic and he for the life of him couldn’t find anything wrong with the front end or rear. I’m getting my truck back tonight and am going to check this. My noise makes a loud metal pop/clank when turning right or left. Sound like the truck is going to split in half.

@harleyjackson5513 3 жыл бұрын

With all respect, a dodge ram may split in half.

@MrPami9899 7 жыл бұрын

I have this issue right now in my truck I m suspecting it is that bolt cuz it started right after I change my front differential

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

STEEVE DAVID Nicolas Thats not good(

@MrPami9899 7 жыл бұрын

I did my best to right it, but u can feel something is loose in the front end

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

STEEVE DAVID Nicolas Well hope you figure it out. I miss my mountaineer....going to find a nother one soon before snow season!

@MrPami9899 7 жыл бұрын

I love those truck too, I'm gonna do my best to keep it around , they are not that bad if you take care of them

@kingsovarinfreedom3581 7 жыл бұрын

yup

@heatherscaife-arkley8297 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 18 Explorer XLT 20k mileage ,last fri I noticed a hollow knock sound that occurs under 20mph. Went into Ford Service this morning, tech could not reproduce/or designate any noise.I had a video/showed and she said everything was tight+secure. Stated my undercover* was in place so maybe something flew up IN and then back out /causing sounds. I said no. HELP! lol

@FixingWithPassion 3 жыл бұрын

Ok....back it off some no more sounds.

@heatherscaife-arkley8297 3 жыл бұрын

@franceswise6125 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your post. I have a 2000 Mountaineer and I have a popping clicking noise when turning. I have had the rack and pinion steering replaced, both left and right wheel bearings, sway bar link and lower boots replaced. Still have the same popping noise. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Hummm...Popping when turning only? If so....there is a bushing that is worn out somewhere. ALSO:----Make sure that your transfer case is not locked up. That same noise can be the system 100% locked in all wheel drive. It happened to me also.

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Stop!! Make sure your TRANSFER CASE is not locked up! Viscous coupling in those cases will make the same noise keeping all 4 wheels locked up in a turn binding the system!

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

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@Srt8Pharoah 4 жыл бұрын

My marquis makes a popping noise when I put tap my gas in reverse and back in drive

@jacobmoon6191 4 жыл бұрын

Same, you know what it was?

@Srt8Pharoah 4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Moon not yet but if I do I’ll let you know vice versa

@MoeLilDel11 4 жыл бұрын

06 Ford Explorer - same thing. When I first back out of carport. Loud click or pop in front end. I’ve had linkages and sway bar bushings all replaced but one linkage may have failed (AUTOZONE-crappy part)

@ngk330 4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen anyone with a Lincoln Navigator where this method worked? I might check in the morning. When I turn on pavement and give it gas it clunks bad

@FixingWithPassion 4 жыл бұрын

yes!!

@ngk330 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Rohrbough ill have to give it a check in the morning, thank you!

@ThePersia450 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it's this instead of my u joint haha. Got a 97 mountaineer and having the same problem

@ThePersia450 3 жыл бұрын

Or rather instead of my cv haha

@FixingWithPassion 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePersia450 O my!!

@vannfe11 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having a similar issue on my 2004 f150 2wd. I've replaced tie rods, sway bar links, shocks & struts, and today just did the upper control arms and lower ball joints. Still get a very loud clunking/ grinding noise when turning either way sharply. Sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. Totally at a loss as to the cause and have a 12 hour trip on Friday pulling a horse trailer.

@vidalmartinez5774 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out what was wrong with your truck? I have the same issue on mine. Its a 2004 f150 2wd

@m3m3x1cant1978 3 жыл бұрын

i know it's been a year since a reply was given, but i have had that same problem. what fixed it was replacing the hub assembly on the driver side. those are notorious for going bad on these trucks. the noise only really happened when sharp or slight turns were made. totally fine when driving straight. not sure if you still have the truck but leaving this comment to help those that come here looking for solutions.

@joecarreon4824 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jimmy I have a 2002 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT 2wd. It was lifted when I bought it 3 years ago. It. had blocks in the rear and rubber Daystar spring spacer and aftermarket lift springs up front. It did have some noise due to the lift when I went up steep driveways LOL California off roading at the mall. Well I got a wild hair up my ass I wanted the nose higher than the rear so I had a shop remove the 2 inch Daystars spring spacers up front and had them install all steel 3 inch spacer from Torch off road. It was at 39 inches at the top of the wheel well now I’m at 41 1/2 wow. It looks great But may Camber was off they had to do a lot of extra work to the caster and other adjustments (new camber bolts) to get the max pushed out on the camber or my inner tires up front would have worn out. Wow got that corrected. Now I have more noise like a louder clunk at a slight turn or pulling away from my parking spot. Feels like the suspension is in a bind like it’s releasing a force ! Thanks for the idea I will have them check the wheel hubs it goes down the road straight rolls good as I’m gassing it. Feels like a ball joint top or bottom is getting ready to blow or break ! It has blue poly sway bar bushing are all good. Had the shop replace upper control arms and lower ball joints tie rod ends inner outer. Idler arm. Lubed and tightened everything whole front end 2x. It still makes the same noise up the driveways But now I’m stumped by that big clunk! As I take off turning the wheel slightly or not. I will have them check both wheel hubs!!

@dustinlahr2156 4 жыл бұрын

Y coupler is bad..and have popping in front..this makes sense...ill check this 1st

@hanahehe296 4 жыл бұрын

frame to body noise

@RW4X4X3006 5 жыл бұрын

F150's and Bronco Twin-I-beam pivot bolts do the same thing. Put a wrench on them periodically, folks.

@rjspidell3291 5 жыл бұрын

Will they cause you check engine light to come on?

@RW4X4X3006 5 жыл бұрын

@@rjspidell3291 Why, of course!

@mikecampbell632 4 жыл бұрын

My explorer makes a pretty bad noise when turning. It's a steady clunking, speeds up and slows down with vehicle speed. Sounds to be coming from the driver floorboard. Could this be my issue?

@mikelang7672 4 жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out yet?

@jglaboratory 4 жыл бұрын

My escape makes bad noises.new co trol arms and sway bar links...the search continues

@dannyholder9711 5 жыл бұрын

Dude this same damn thing is happening to mine.

@chaconel29 7 жыл бұрын

how much is the cost to fix the CV axle

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Prob $100 or more if they do it

@rutrutable 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have 2010 Awd Mountaineer. I had a similar problem when I turn left it's a grinding noise. I ride around 35-40 miles an hour it's really loud. I put a whole new wheel bearing on it. so I rule that out. could it be that thrust washer?

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Check all 4 wheel bearings...I'd be suprised how fast one can start making a "noise/grinding" humming. So it's making the same noise after replacing a bad wheel bearing?

@rutrutable 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. You think it could be the axle on that side? Dirt getting into the outter boot?

@FixingWithPassion 7 жыл бұрын

Hum, I don't think so...bad CV joints usually make a clicking sound when going around turn if they are bad. A humming sounds like a drive train issue....drive shaft shaft/unaversial joint or a bad bearing. I'd check the rest of the wheel bearing to make sure then go from there.

@rutrutable 7 жыл бұрын

Thx