08 front end poping ????

[bunnmustangguy]

Every once in awhile when you turn the wheel hard mostly to the right but does it both directions you can hear a loud pop. I tried looking to see if something was in a rubbing but see nothing to lead me to what is causing it. Its a 2008 2wd with 29,000 miles. Any suggestions or than taking it to the ford place?

 

[Dani*B]

Did you check the CV Joints?

 

[KWT2000]

have you checked coil spring isolator bushings???

 

[bunnmustangguy]

its 2wd so no cv joints not checked the bushings yet

 

[mtondreo]

sway bars tend to be a common problem on these. Both bushings and sway bar ends. Not sure if that might be it, but I have to check mine this weekend because of a similar sound that 2 ford dealerships and 2 other independents can not hunt down (new ball joints and tie rod ends). Everyone agrees the sound is there though. Thanks, Mike.

 

[joshuajack]

Sway bar bushings, yes (along with the tie rod ends). Also, check your steering linkage. Mine was making a popping noise when backing up with the wheel cranked off. Had a friend/mechanic replace the joints with Moog that have grease fittings. (only one stock has fittings, I believe), and it made a world of difference.
I believe that half of owning an 1997-2002 expy is hunting down suspension noises. I have replaced just about all that can be replaced on the front and have moved my way to the rear end which sounds like a "lumber wagon" according to my wife.