1999 Ford Expedition front end noise

Tiny
RUDEDOG1000
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  • 1999 FORD EXPEDITION
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
All wheel drive acting up wheels almost lock up when making left or right turns, clunking sound when stopping and going can also hear a noise when driving like awd is engaging and then disengaging with this being auto awd can I just remove front driveshaft and not worry about the awd?
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the 4wd is the problem? Based on your description, it sounds like ball joints, or a u-joints.

As far as running it without the front driveshaft, I don't think it wil work. The A4wd has a speed sensor both for the front axle and the rear. If the rear spins, the sensors will identify that and engage the front. However, with the front disconnected, I can't say for sure what will happen.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010 AT 11:24 AM

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