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JackB
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• Prairie, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 2/16/2003 |
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• 11 posts |
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 Posted:2/16/2003 05:41 |
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OK, one more question. I test drove a 00 V10 limited and over certain bumps, perhaps more so when turning left, I occasionally heard a clunk which sounded like it was coming from the passenger side front. I was just wondering if this might be indicitative of the suspension or some other problem I might want to check out before purchasing.
The vehicle has 54K miles, is a 00 V10 Ltd. I didn't see any signs of body repair in or around the right front but I did notice some writing in black marker on the wheel mostly covered by the hub. I thought that was a little weird and wonder if it's a replacement wheel.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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 Posted:2/16/2003 08:35 |
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Jack,
The clunking sound you hear over bumps is one of two things (well, maybe both!):
- Loose body bolt. Simply have it tightened and the problem will go away. Pretty common on '00 X's.
- Front sway bar linkages need lubrication. Have them lubed and the problem will go away. Also pretty common on X's of all years.
Good luck with the decision.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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