2011 Ford Fusion Suspension Noises

DFLOODZ

MEMBER
2011 FORD FUSION
3.0L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC

My car is making a loud popping noise at the Front End. It sounds like knuckles cracking. It happens every time I slow down to a complete stop, when I started of from a start and when I turn at slow speeds. I think it's the ball joints or possibly the away bar links, but I wanna consult the pros first.

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,871 POSTS

Actually, you need to visit the people at a tire and alignment shop. They're experts at finding the causes of noises, vibrations, and bad tire wear. The steering and suspension systems should be inspected every year, but this is especially true for Ford products. They have way more trouble with ball joints and tie rod ends separating leading to loss of control and crashes than most other manufacturers combined. There are also a lot of possible causes of noises that are not safety-related. They're just annoying, but you don't want to risk your safety by not knowing what is wrong.