2003 FORD ESCAPE
100,000 MILES
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GERALDTUNE
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My 2003 Ford Escape makes loud ratcheting sound when turning left under acceleration. It also makes this noise under hard acceleration, but not as loud. I have replaced the right side Cv axle with a new one not rebuilt, I have also replaced the intermediate shaft bearing assy. I checked the wheel bearing and the steering knuckle all good. When driving normal straight line its quite and purrs like a kitten. Help!
Feb 24, 2013 at 2:39 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what about the hub bearing??? this could be the issue.

what did you torque the axle nut to when you replaced it??

Roy
Feb 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM
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HOMER1967
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i would suggest that you replace the left c.v shaft.
Feb 24, 2013 at 4:01 AM
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GERALDTUNE
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Hub bearing is okay and axle shaft nut was torqued to 219 ft. lbs. The sound is almost like a metallic vibration. The harder you accelerate the more severe the vibration. It almost sounds like sheet metal shaking. I hate to replace another cv shaft because the one I replaced was good, had it checked by a cv shop. If you drive slow and normal take off no noise.
Feb 25, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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HOMER1967
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you should probably take it to a competent shop and have them diagnose it for you at this point.
Feb 26, 2013 at 1:10 AM