2001 Ford Explorer Steering wheel and tire

2001 FORD EXPLORER
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRETT HANBY
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When I turn the wheel left or right there is a noise like a clicking or skipping next to the tire or in the axel on the driver side, also the steering wheel seems lose when I turn left and right.
Dec 18, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What you have described sounds like a bad CV joint. They will click when turning. Have that checked and let me know what you find.

Joe
Dec 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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