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sara lalik Posted on Aug 17, 2012
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Loud scraping grinding thumping noise when turning ford taurus ses 2002

The sound mostly comes from turning from a dead stop at low speeds and mostly on the right side. I did drive through a flooded area and I'm wondering if it affected things. My ball joints were just replaced last November, so I don't think it's that.

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Check drive axle or wheel bearing

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  • Posted on Dec 03, 2008

SOURCE: Bad squeaking when turning

could also be sway bar bushings bushings are about 15-20$ ball joints are about 35-55$ labor for bushings is about 1hr. ball joints 3-4 hrs if 4wd add 1-2 hrs per side.

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2010

SOURCE: 2004 ford freestar...I have a VERY high pitch

I had this problem and took it to a dealer. There is a service bulletin on this problem... replace the wheel bearings as they are a known problem. Could be a batch production problem. This fixed my problem.

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SOURCE: we have a 96 ford

What exactly popped off? Did the mechanic state what the transmission had to do with the ball joints?

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2011

SOURCE: I hear a loud grinding

Check the inside of the tire for signs of rubbing against something. Strangely worn tread, cuts, etc. would be signs of such.

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