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Feb 17, 2005 | 10:58 PM

netherland24

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UGLY sounds

I just got the Aerostar 95 white, XLT and i recently noticed when i take turns a little quick i hear like there is somehting CRUSHING in the front or the back i havent fount it yet, and it is ugly to hear it cause i dont like the sound and prob the damage the van has. could someone help me

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:00 PM

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Is your van AWD or RWD?

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:08 PM

netherland24

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this is prob going to be pretty stupid of me but where would it show?

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:10 PM

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Does it say All Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive on the front fenders?

If not just look underneath the front and see if there is a differental and CV's going to the front tires.

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:26 PM

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ok Got it says four wheel drive

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:35 PM

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From: Mitchell, SD

That crushing sound more than likely is the front Dif bracket. It is more than likely broken or cracked. Tomorrow crawl underneath and take a look. It is a weak spot on the Aero and a common problem. If it is cracked, you can weld some metal in to re-inforce it. If it is broken, more than likely you will need to replace.

Feb 17, 2005 | 11:38 PM

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is it expensive to replace or fix?

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Feb 17, 2005 | 11:41 PM

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"If" it is fixable, I would not pay more than $45 to have a shop weld in some metal to re-enforce it.

But from your description, it sounds like it is toast and needs replaced. You will have to check with Ford Parts for the cost of a replacement. Once replaced, I would get some more metal welded to it so it will never go out again.