My van just started making this thumping noise (sounds like its coming from the rear when driving)

1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
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GARTWEIN
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while driving on the highway, my van started making this loud thumping noise,sound like running over something but nothing was there. you can feel the little***** when it does this thump, its mostly sounding like the rear of the van, but have felt it in the front also.
Oct 12, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check for a faulty tyre, or swap spare to rear one side then the other this will pick up a deformed tyre.
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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FIXITMR
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you can jack up tire and spin it and watch for out of round bump bulge usually means a cord has broke distorting the shape.
Oct 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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