2003 Ford Focus Strange noise goin over small bumps

2003 FORD FOCUS
99,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NIKKI421
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A few weeks ago my car started making noises in the front end. It seems to be most apparent when I go over small bumps. It sounds like something is loose and wobbly, when I go over bumps, sounds like something may fall out. Today I noticed a new sound, kinda sounds like a small squeeking noise when going over some of the smaller bumps. The louder loose sound is much more apparent. Any thoughts?
May 30, 2008 at 7:45 PM
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BLACKOP555
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i would be checking the ball joints for looseness, this can be done by jacking up the front end and shaking the tire, and looking for where the play is from.
May 30, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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