I have a 2002 4-wheel drive Ford Explorer. I keep hearing this clicking noise whenever I slow down and come to a stop. It sounds as if something is stuck in my tire, but we've looked and we don't see anything. I used to hear it only in the front passenger tire, but now I hear it in both front tires. I don't notice anything else. My truck still sounds and feels like it always has when driven, other than that clicking. At first I thought it could be my brakes because of only hearing it when coming to a stop, but the last few days, I hear it when just slowing down too, when I don't even hit the brakes. I don't see any wires hanging down either, so what in the world could it be? My husband says he's thinking it might have something to do with the 4 wheel drive, but how could that be unless I'm actually trying to use it (which I haven't been, of course). We did have to get the transmission rebuilt before, could it have something to do with that?
2007-09-14 02:45:09 · 11 answers · asked by ticktock 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is your CV joints. If I was you, I would get rid of it as soon as possible. It can be fixed, but the only cure is to replace the axle.
2007-09-21 14:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by meowqueen1953 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, be sure he check each and every tire (Four). Look good and have good lighting to see. It sound like it may be a nail for a first thought. They will click until the nail head wear off. May want to have a Tire Plug ready when he remove.
If, he sure it from the front and he not find a nail. Then it may be in the Hub or Drive Axle. Check the Drive Axle first. It always flexing and turning, though in may not turn when the front is locked out. Just use a rag/gloves to grab and force those around, pull, turn, twist to see if they loose. Then he may need to look inside the hubs for wear or even a small broke tooth or whatever. Clean well and new grease, put together. IF, this automatic hubs and they worn bad it cheaper to replace with Warn Manual Hubs. This what I do, most times I get them lees than $100 both wheels, $150 tops. They hold up much better in my opinion. Only you have to get out and lock the hubs in manual. But, to me, 4-wheeling means getting out and muddy.
2007-09-14 03:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone needs to stop giving bad advice, especially when you have no automotive knowledge. Cgriffin1972 is the only person who should answer this question. 2002 Explorers DO have cv shafts first off. I have an 06 pathfinder and the front CV shafts need replacement. They make the same clicking/ popping sound when coming to a stop and first starting off. Take it to a private shop that you feel comfortable with much cheaper, cause it will be 3-4 times the cost if you go to a dealership.
2015-08-25 06:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Noah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in 2002 the ford explore did not have hubs they were similar to chevy s-10 blazer with constant hub where the c.v shaft goes through the wheel bearing assembly hubs were only on live axle set up that did not have cv shafts. but getting back to the point sounds like either somthing in the tire or possibly a bad lower ball joint jack it up so that the tire is off the ground and grab top and bottome of tire and wiggle if you feel it move without moving the whole truck ball joint is bad
2007-09-19 18:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by oddone1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the cv shafts. 75% of the time causes clicking.
Engage 4 wd high turn 1 way completely while moving .
stop turn the other way and give it gas again.
If you hear the clicking from the front while in 4x4 mode it is 100% the cv shafts have gone bad.
Usually caused by a worn/ cut boot, wear, defective part, collision, improper alignment.
Make sure the alignment is correct after any suspension work.
2007-09-14 03:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try moving the front tires to the back and see if the noise goes away. If not, there might be trouble with the front drive shafts.
2007-09-14 02:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think u need an allignment and the the change of ur rotor and brakes and if u can change ur tires
2007-09-21 12:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mr E Double 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that as well as many other things such as warped rotors,cv.joint,lifters,pebbles in tire,loose heat shield,and more, too many to list.take to mechanic specific knowledge in your type of vehicle!
2007-09-21 10:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by Ciccio S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strangely enough you may be hearing your fuel injectors working...
2007-09-21 03:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is a Ford, get a Chevy instead.
2007-09-14 03:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by spammer 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋