--2004 Mercury Mountaineer V-6/4WD 194,000 miles--
My Mountaineer is making a terrible "clanking" sound coming from the front wheels when I make a slow, sharp turn (left or right). The sound is metallic and "clanks" over and over (very rapid..."CLANK CLANK CLANK") until I come out of the turn. It started on max-turns and it may be getting worse. Sometimes it clanks while driving straight. The front wheel bearings and all four front ball joins have recently been replaced in attempt to remedy this. In all, I have spent nearly $2,000 with no luck (I am stationed in Hawaii where repairs are very expensive and hard to afford on a Soldiers paycheck). I have been recommended to buy a sway bar kit. Any other thoughts? Thanks!
My Mountaineer is making a terrible "clanking" sound coming from the front wheels when I make a slow, sharp turn (left or right). The sound is metallic and "clanks" over and over (very rapid..."CLANK CLANK CLANK") until I come out of the turn. It started on max-turns and it may be getting worse. Sometimes it clanks while driving straight. The front wheel bearings and all four front ball joins have recently been replaced in attempt to remedy this. In all, I have spent nearly $2,000 with no luck (I am stationed in Hawaii where repairs are very expensive and hard to afford on a Soldiers paycheck). I have been recommended to buy a sway bar kit. Any other thoughts? Thanks!