making a clicking noise in the morning when first turning on the car. gets louder as i accelerate.

2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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ZAMJE2011
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i have just noticed this noise yesterday. turned on the car and heard a clicking noise. drove for about 20 mins get off the freeway no more noise. parked turned off the car then back on and no more noise. this morning it did the same thing.
Nov 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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have the ujoints checked, they may be going bad.
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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ZAMJE2011
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is thaT THE BALL JOINTS?
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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IS IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE?
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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no i'ts the joints in the drive shaft. it's not dangerous to drive, just have it shcecked. they will replace them if bad.
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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what is the price range for that
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Nov 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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i wold imagine under $200 it varies where you are located. I can't give you a specific price. it also depends on how many are bad and whether you have a constant velocity ujoint or not. Most places will tell you a price first.
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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thank you for your help
Nov 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM
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