popping noise

1998 MERCURY SABLE
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SVANOSS_2005
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my car is making a popping noise when i drive and a creaking noise when i brake. What is wrong with my car?
Apr 7, 2011 at 11:52 PM
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Time for an inspection by a live human being. Ford has way more than their share of steering and suspension parts that can come apart and lead to loss of control. In particular, ball joints are a common problem for the symptoms you described, but there could also be a less serious binding upper strut mount. The people at a tire and alignment shop will find steering and suspension problems.
Apr 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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