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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 11:43 AM
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Front end Pop

Hey everyone, I have a 2016 Explorer XLT 4wd model with the standard v6 engine.

I am hearing a pop in the front end. it occurs when backing out oft he driveway and turning. and occasionally when starting to drive forward. Explorer has less then 75k miles. I have an appointment with Ford however its still over a month away due to how busy they are.
I have looked under the rig with my wife turning the steering wheel and the pop is not consistent and is hard to pin point. Anyone else run into anything similar? are there any known issues like this?

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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 12:18 PM
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Check the ball joints and CV axles.. you will need a jack and a pry bar.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2024 | 11:23 PM
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This did indeed end up being a bad steering rack. spendy replacement as well, ran about $2800 parts/labor.
 
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