When I go slow it makes a clop, clop sound (like horses), but when I go fast if doesn't make any noises. It's a 97 Merc. Mountaineer
2007-01-26 09:22:42 · 12 answers · asked by Barbara T 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you may need to change the spark plugs...or it may be that the exhaust connecting pipes under the car, (near the catalytic converter) may be damaged.
2007-01-26 09:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by boogernigga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is it's a tire problem (a flat tire was plugged and the remnant is rolling inside the tire). At high speed the the remnant stays stuck to a spot inside the tire because of centrifugal force. When you slow down the plug no longer stays put and it starts rolling around. If you have a full size spare tire you can try swapping it with the tire closest to the noise. You could also try a tire repair / replacement shop. Good luck
2007-01-26 17:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Shade Tree Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as though you have a low tire. I'd check the tire pressure first, then if that doesn't cure the problem, you'll need to take it to a mechanic, who will probably check the suspension, and other items (most of which will be kind of expensive!)
2007-01-26 17:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is somethin wrong with the engine like a glitch or you need it replaced but you should definitley let a mechanic check it out bcuz if you don't check it out soon then you could be in danger bcuz while your driving the engine might blow or something, I would have to be there in person to see the problem.
2007-01-26 17:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a problem with one of your tires,maybe a flat spot on one of your tires or the belts might be coming apart on one of your tires,better have it checked just to be safe...
2007-01-26 18:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tony H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it needs CV joints. Take it to the shop and get it checked.
2007-01-26 17:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by leaving.florida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it isn't the pavement. If you are driving on a concrete roads, the separation between the slabs will make that exact sound when you are driving over them.
2007-01-26 17:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by kdog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a Ford product and like any other ford I'm sure your lower and upper ball joints are rattling. You will have to take it to a auto shop to have them tell you for sure.
2007-01-26 17:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by ff_coop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be something as easy and cheap as a tire balance problem, but without feeling this or hearing it myself it is impossible to say, it could even be a bad ball joint
2007-01-26 17:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate foreign cars because they are becoming more and more difficult to fix. Buy American cars, you cant go wrong.
2007-01-30 16:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by Christopher G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋