2002 Ford Escape front end undercarriage noise

2002 FORD ESCAPE
196,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRENCUEV
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as im driving i can hear a very heavy linkage noise coming from my front end undercarrige, i would like to know what this could possibly be i have a good aligment but my driver side tire is still going bald. What could the problem be?
Feb 18, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Could be a bad ball joint or wheel bearing or tie rod end/ inner rack socket.Need to lift and support the front of the vehicle and try to move the tires with the steering wheel locked, you are looking for excessive play in the wheels.
Feb 18, 2008 at 7:12 PM