1998 Ford Escort mild knock

1998 FORD ESCORT
115,566 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LORIEJUNE
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occasionally within a mile of starting on any trip, sometimes right away, i hear a light knocking noise that seems to be coming from the left side of the car. i can only hear it at low speed, under 30mph. it is intermittent, and doesn't happen all the time. i've only been aware of it the last 3 weeks. i've had the car for only 7 months, and do not remember the noise back then. it happens on the straightaway, or in a turn.
Apr 20, 2010 at 1:08 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Is this knock constant with road sped or road conditions, (rough road knocks more)?

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 20, 2010 at 1:23 AM
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