scrapping noise

2001 FORD TAURUS
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RONMOM1
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when driving my car today I noticed a scrapping noise coming from the rear passenger side whenever I went over a medium or large bump. When I got home I looked but nothing was hanging down. What can the problem be?
May 23, 2013 at 5:52 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is the noise constant with suspension movement up and down or movement forward of the car.
May 25, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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RONMOM1
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more up and down because we only hear it when we go over a bump
May 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check rear suspension for any loose or worn components, check that the exhaust is not touching the suspension start here.
May 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM
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