Clunking when turning steering wheel

2013 FORD EXPLORER
120,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MCHERRYJR
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My vehicle has about 120,000 miles on it. In the last week or so, it has developed an issue where it makes a "clunk" noise every time you turn the steering wheel. It makes the noise at regular intervals about every 1/2 turn of the wheel, in other words, it is not just when you first start to turn (as if maybe there was some play in the joints), but it will "clunk" four or five times when you turn the wheel all the way one direction or the other.

The noise is louder on the passenger side than on the driver side, and you can feel it in the steering wheel.

Anybody have any insight about what this might be?

Thanks!
Jun 21, 2016 at 11:29 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to get a mechanic to inspect the steering and suspension for worn components, you may need a trained eye to locate the issue here as there are varied methods of inspecting these components correctly, i would recommend that you get this done ASAP as any worn steering or suspension component can spell disaster if it fails on the road while driving.
Jun 21, 2016 at 2:32 PM