New tie rods still clunking - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

rdanville · 01-02-2013, 05:15 PM

I replaced all 4 tie rods on my 2003 Taurus. They were worn out. I still have a clunk sound when steering at low speed. Like in a parking lot.
The front wheels were tight when tested at 12 and 6 position and 9 and 3.
Any ideas where I should look now??
Thanks.

Breeves002 · 01-02-2013, 06:01 PM

You mean inner and outer on the front?

It's probably the sway bar links clunking.

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sousa632 · 01-02-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Breeves002

You mean inner and outer on the front?

It's probably the sway bar links clunking.

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That's what I would guess as well, or balljoints. Any way of getting a video of said sound?

rdanville · 01-03-2013, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the replies.

The sway bar links are plastic. How tight should they be? They don't have any visual sign of being worn out.

Breeves002 · 01-03-2013, 01:27 PM

Look at the boots where they connect to the sway bar and strut. Any cracks mean they need to be replaced. See picture of mine. They need to be VERY tight. I would apply blue loctite and attempt to tighten them as much as you can.

Ratcheting wrenches makes the tightening job MUCH easier. Do not use power tools.

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the_intimidator_02 · 01-03-2013, 02:06 PM

Also check sway bar bushing too.

sousa632 · 01-03-2013, 06:40 PM

Invest in a rubber mallet. Start hitting joints in the suspension listening for noise. Anything odd or loose sounding replace.

01-02-2013, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
rdanville Member Member Number: 11699 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC, CSA Drives: 2003 SES DOHC *** 2004 Sable DOHC Visit: My Garage Posts: 231 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	New tie rods still clunking I replaced all 4 tie rods on my 2003 Taurus. They were worn out. I still have a clunk sound when steering at low speed. Like in a parking lot. The front wheels were tight when tested at 12 and 6 position and 9 and 3. Any ideas where I should look now?? Thanks.

01-02-2013, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,993 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	You mean inner and outer on the front? It's probably the sway bar links clunking. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

01-03-2013, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,993 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Look at the boots where they connect to the sway bar and strut. Any cracks mean they need to be replaced. See picture of mine. They need to be VERY tight. I would apply blue loctite and attempt to tighten them as much as you can. Ratcheting wrenches makes the tightening job MUCH easier. Do not use power tools. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

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01-03-2013, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
rdanville Member Member Number: 11699 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC, CSA Drives: 2003 SES DOHC *** 2004 Sable DOHC Visit: My Garage Posts: 231 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the replies. The sway bar links are plastic. How tight should they be? They don't have any visual sign of being worn out.

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