1997 Ford Escort clunking noise

1997 FORD ESCORT
180,000 MILES
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KBOURASSA
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there is a clunking noise coming from my drivers side it only started today after picking my check up. i hear it going 40km. im just wondering what the cause or sound is coming from the front end.i dont know what to check for and i dont know what the part is that could be causing that noise
Aug 16, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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After you picked up your check... It is almost like the cars know when we get paid and they want their share of the money. lol

As far as the problem, you need to check steering components, bushings on the front end and check the strut plates.

Let me know what you find.
Aug 16, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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KBOURASSA
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lol no i dont think the car knows when i get paid.... i will let you know and would an alignment needed cause any problems
Aug 17, 2013 at 7:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The alignment won't cause the noise. Most likely it is a ball joint or a bushing in the front.

Funny, I swear my car knows when I get paid. lol
Aug 17, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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KBOURASSA
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do you mean a control arm bushing
Aug 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be control arm bushings. However, more than likely it would be something like a sway bar bushing.
Aug 18, 2013 at 8:33 PM