Hi Carbon,
I get almost the same clunk out of my car (97 contour se). At first I thought it was my stabilizer links so I replaced them, not once, not twice, but three times in under 45000km. The problem diminished for a few weeks but returned every time. Now i think it may be the entire rack and pinion?! I get the same sort of clunking at 95km to 115km. I'm not sure if this helps at all, but I feel your pain man. This car is a nightmare with all the little things breaking down, but I love it. I'm going to sell it soon so I can get an Audi A4Q 2.8L. That car will hopefully be maintanence free???
Later, Paul
Originally posted by carbon:
Guys , I know that this is not the Maintenance Forum , but this query had been posted there .... no response, as well as the AllExperts have passed up on this.... maybe a fellow Canuck CEGer can help .....
Just got rid of the infamous 'rear clunk' to now hear another sound from the front-end !
First, there is a 'clunk' from the front end when the car is initially moved [from a parked position] and the steering wheel is turned. Then, after use, if the car is stationary and the steering wheel turned left to right and back, there is a clicking noise that accompanies this action.There is no vibration thru the steering col when driving [except a cyclical sort of vibration that kicks in between 115-120kph only] and the clicking sound does not come when the car is in motion and steering wheel moved.
Love the car, but these [recurring] problems are driving me crazy/depleting my pocket book/making the local Ford dealer happy !
Please can any of the CEGers help out on this...... thanks, in advance !
carbon
97 Mystique/ 2.5l Duratec/Mobil 5W30 synthetic/Bosch +4s'/BAT swaybar bushes/new rear links and bushes/HID driving lights+auxiliary fog lamps
