2003 Ford Focus STRANGE SOUND FROM FRONT END

2003 FORD FOCUS
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SOFRUBE
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There is a sound like a pop corn machine coming from the driver side front end. When I drive or even push on the front of the car manually it makes this noise. My machanic also notice that on the passanger side the front wheel was a little cockeyed. Is this dangerous?
What do you think the noise is?
Thank you,
Amanda
Dec 19, 2007 at 3:32 PM
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FLEXY5
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Have you inspected the coil springs for the front struts? They have a reputation of breaking. Ford knows about it and there is a recall based on a "service only when broken" basis. I believe the recall is still current, but you should check with your local dealer.

Dave
Dec 19, 2007 at 5:36 PM
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