1999 ford escort acceleration

1999 FORD ESCORT
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 1999 ford escort SE with the 2.0 4cyl and automatic trans., on acceleration when I get to a certain RPM there is some strong rattling noise coming from I believe the right front area, near the tire. Its getting worse and worse. Any ideas?
Nov 15, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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Okay:

Have you checked things like heat shields to make sure nothing is loose? Take a rubber mallot and tap on the exhaust system to see if you can recreate the noise. Also, check the drive belt on that side to see if everything appears tight.
Nov 15, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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