1992 Mercury Sable tire rods

Tiny
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1992 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi I needed new tire rods last month I got them fixed no Im not sure if their broke again I was driving and it was sounding like I had a flat tire but didnt it gets worser to more I drive it. I was wondering does it sound like my tire rods are broke again or something else? Thanx
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 11:37 AM

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Tiny
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If the tie rod broke, the front tires would have turned in any direction they wanted and you would have lost control. So, I say no to the tie rod. However, if it sounded like rubber flapping, check the CV boots at the ends of each axle. One may have ripped.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 10:15 PM

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