Ford Mustand Turning Noise

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LANGLOISC
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Hey Guys,

I have a 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 with 109,640 Miles. When the car has been sitting for a while and had time to cool off and I begin to accelerate with the wheel turned to the right I get a steady clunking noise until I straighten the wheel. After the vehicle has warmed up after driving it doesn't have the clunking noise when turning as bad. I have been told that it could be the differential but it sounds like its coming from the front end.

Thanks Guys!
Dec 26, 2006 at 11:51 AM
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Sounds typical of a bad cv joint on the one axle, with the exception of it changing with the operating temp of the car.
Dec 26, 2006 at 11:54 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Mustangs dont have cv joints,but the front wheel bearing could be the culprit. Most manufacturers have gone to a sealed hub design that isnt serviceable( cant be re-packed and re-tensioned). They go bad frequently.
Dec 26, 2006 at 11:39 PM
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:oops: I guess a rear wheel drive wouldn't have them would they! :roll:
Dec 27, 2006 at 9:22 AM
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