When I accelerate from a complete stop I hear a clunk in the front end, and also feel it in the steering wheel any suggestions please
Feb 10, 2006 at 6:34 AM
2003 Ford Ranger Edge Front End Clunk
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get the truck on jacks (front end hanging in the air not jacked up by the suspension)and use a crow bar to check for bad/loose components, might be a tie rod end or maybe a ball joint making the noise. also check the lugs and make sure the wheels are on tight and the bearings are not causing it.You can do this by pulling the wheels top to bottom and side to side there should not be alot of play in the wheels
Feb 10, 2006 at 8:41 AM
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Suggested Repair
Raise the front end so the suspension hangs free, then pry-check for loose parts such as tie rod ends and ball joints. Confirm the lug nuts are tight and check wheel bearings by rocking each wheel top to bottom and side to side; there should not be much play.
Conversation Summary
Owner of a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD reports a front-end clunk felt in the steering wheel when accelerating from a stop. Expert advises raising the front so it hangs free, checking for loose tie rod ends or ball joints with a pry bar, verifying lug tightness, and checking wheel bearing play by rocking the wheels.