2002 Mercury Cougar HELP!

2002 MERCURY COUGAR
12,400 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RMORALES76
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my car is making a noise right on the left side of my front tire..could it be the rack in pinion or the joints? its getting worst everytime i drive it.......
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:33 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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what kind of noise? does noise get faster/louder with speed ? does turning left or right effect the noise any?
Jul 9, 2010 at 5:46 AM
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RMORALES76
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IT MAKES A CRACKLY SOUND WEN I DRIVE OFF IT GETS LOUDER
Jul 9, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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sounds like a bad CV joint, would need to have it visually inspected to make sure though.
Jul 9, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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