wifeys-mkx Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 So about 8 months ago replaced the front struts and mounts on my wife's 2008 mkx. Just recently I noticed that it has been making a loud clunk coming from the front driver side. I've taken it to two mechanics who cant seem to find the problem. Took a pry bar the the sway bar end links and there's no play. But if I have one side off the ground and I turn the steering wheel back and for the steering linkage ( with the boot on it) gives of a clunk. Not quite as loud as when I'm driving though. It seems to be on the "drop" side of bumps. So like pot holes or elevation changed in roadways. Im at my whits end trying to find it. Im almost ready to take it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 If you are sure the strut/mount is seated properly and the bushings on the stabilizer endlink look ok, then go on and check the bushings on the control arm. A bad bushing could cause the control arm to contact the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 It sounds like you may have a bad CV joint. When the bearings go bad you develop play in the joint. Jack your car up (ramps are better) and grab your half shaft(s) and wiggle them. There should be no play. Good luck Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifeys-mkx Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I will check the half shaft. Should that steering arm have a clunk though? Im not sure the name of it. Comes out of the steering box and has a ribbed boot on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifeys-mkx Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Well there's no play in the half shafts. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifeys-mkx Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I took a pry bar to everything that has a bushing or makes a connection underneath the front end. All seems good. Its a pretty loud sound. Almost sounds like its inside the car. But sound travels strangely inside the front end so who knows. I even checked the steering shaft inside and its nice and tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Strut bearing mount has failed. Almost willing to put money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I replaced both strut mounts and struts and solved about half the noise. It was bad, almost to the point where I felt one of the struts had come loose (it didnt). Now, the left suspension makes a knock noise when it depresses, going across streets, and out of driveways. Its not nearly as bad as before but loud enough to be noticed. Since the front struts and mounts were replaced, the Edge drives better and feels a little tighter but the noise is still annoying. If I were to guess, it feels like an older vehicle with a bad stab bar link, or worn lower control bushing, but those are in good shape. The lower ball joints felt in good shape but since they arent under load, it doesnt seem like they could be at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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