Front End Noise - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

X-1Mach1 · 12-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Ever since I have owned my car I have been experiancing an annoying noise in my front end. I would say its a clunk its more like a rattle when ever I turn but mainly when I hit bumps even minor ones. I have made sure everthing is tight and couldn't find anything lose. Any Ideas?

one mach 1 · 12-17-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by X-1Mach1

Ever since I have owned my car I have been experiancing an annoying noise in my front end. I would say its a clunk its more like a rattle when ever I turn but mainly when I hit bumps even minor ones. I have made sure everthing is tight and couldn't find anything lose. Any Ideas?

Look at your ball joints and tie rod ends. the rubber bushings might be cracked. All of the lube seaps out and it will start making noise. The steering wheel will start to shake too.

highfigh · 12-18-2009, 12:04 PM

+1

Sway bar bushings, too.
How many miles on your car?

INDY · 12-18-2009, 12:07 PM

It sounds like your anti-rattle clips might be missing from the front brake pads. If they are missing it will rattle when you hit bumps. You should be able to pick up new anti-rattle clips at any local NAPA or other parts store.

X-1Mach1 · 12-18-2009, 01:15 PM

My car has just under 50k on it. And I didnt know about the anti rattle clips Ill look into that. Does that come with new pads?

Con's Mach1 · 12-18-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by X-1Mach1

My car has just under 50k on it. And I didnt know about the anti rattle clips Ill look into that. Does that come with new pads?

The Motorcraft replacement pads have them. You shoud be able to see them behind the wheel. One on the top of the pad and one one the bottom.

12-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
X-1Mach1 Always Sideways Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 169	Front End Noise Ever since I have owned my car I have been experiancing an annoying noise in my front end. I would say its a clunk its more like a rattle when ever I turn but mainly when I hit bumps even minor ones. I have made sure everthing is tight and couldn't find anything lose. Any Ideas?

12-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
highfigh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oh-iO Posts: 86	Re: Front End Noise +1 Sway bar bushings, too. How many miles on your car? __________________ k&n drop in : Mac o/r h pipe : MGW short throw : Meizer electric water pump : Fiore FW adj & CQ: SCT x3 tuned: Glowshift h2o temp, oil pressure gauges

12-18-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
INDY PERFORMANCE SOLUTION Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PHX AZ Posts: 1,057	Re: Front End Noise It sounds like your anti-rattle clips might be missing from the front brake pads. If they are missing it will rattle when you hit bumps. You should be able to pick up new anti-rattle clips at any local NAPA or other parts store.

12-18-2009, 01:15 PM	#5
X-1Mach1 Always Sideways Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 169	Re: Front End Noise My car has just under 50k on it. And I didnt know about the anti rattle clips Ill look into that. Does that come with new pads?

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