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1996 Ford Explorer noise or constant clanking sound

Tiny
SOULO78
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 27,700 MILES
I have a 1996 Explorer, it makes this clanking sound underneath the engine, and it gets worse when I speed up and shifts. I was considering in buying a new sway bar or sway bar link kits. But not sure as yet.
Thursday, April 10th, 2014 AT 12:02 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Have a mechanic check this it may be the ujoints in driveshaft or center support bearing.
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 2:05 PM
Tiny
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Sounds as if the front shaft the Rzeppa joint at the transfer case end of the shaft (rear) is bad,

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Sunday, April 13th, 2014 AT 11:54 AM

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