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IwantmyMMnow!
10-23-2013, 11:34 AM
A couple days ago, I heard a 'clunk' sound coming from the front of my car while making the necessary sharp right-handed turn to get to my place. Yesterday, I heard it again going over a speed bump and it sounded like it came from the driver's side wheel. This morning, while backing out of my parking spot at my place, (I have to crank the wheel full right), the clunk sound happened again the moment I turned my steering wheel from the full right position back towards the left, and it definitely came from the drivers' side wheel.

I'm thinking I have a control arm issue, but wanted to get opinions from everyone to see if if might be something else. If it is a control arm, how long can I drive my MM without causing any other significant damage? I have to wait until end of next week before I have the $$$ to get it fixed and plan on replacing both control arms at the same time (if I can afford to). I bought new rear tires a couple weeks ago, so funds are on the low side right now.

TIA....

jwibbity
10-23-2013, 01:15 PM
my mom had a 2000 grand marquis that was making the same "clunk" sound when turning, turned out to be her ball joints were wore down beyond alot

Haggis
10-24-2013, 04:32 AM
I had a clunk at low speeds after Gingerman, MVX, the bracket for the front control arm came off.