"Bob McCloskey" > wrote in message
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>I have a 99 Limited, it has been in the shop 5 or 6 times for a clunking in
>the front end (since around 35,000 Miles 85,000 now) . It almost sounds
>like an exhaust pipe noise, but they have been unable to locate & fix it.
>They have replace ball joints, tie rod ends and other front end parts, to
>no avail. I have replaced the shocks, and the last time in they suggested
>I do it again. I will just live with the noise until something falls off.
> "hermanmunster" > wrote in message
> ...
>> from front end when i hit even minor bumps i hear a clunking sound from
>> front end-tranny was rebuilt a year ago and i think its because of that i
>> replaced shocks but it seems to get worse any ideas,anything i could
>> tighten or lube or check for wear?, thanks
>>
>> 1999 xlt 111000 milea 4 dr 4wd v6 sohc,thanks
>>
>

ISTR an issue with a bush or linkage at the bottom of the steering column
affecting Explorers circa 1998/99.

Simon H