I need help with a major front end noise.

[howdoyouknow?]

My'99 Explorer started making a slight grinding sound whether the brakes or gas were being applied or not. Then it started to make a loud cluncking noise only when accelerating, and now it makes a clunking noise constantly when the vehicle is moving faster than 5mph. It will especially make the noise louder and more rapidly on tight turns. This progression happened over about 4 days. It drives fine otherwise. Trans feels tight. I can fix alota stuff but this is something I'm not familiar with. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!!!

 

[swetrid]

Clunking noise is probably front driveshaft concern if 4wd/awd. Very common problem on acceleration.

 

[howdoyouknow?]

Thanks! I'll look into that. I hope I can fix it myself.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section. Check the U joints, CV axles, and the transfer case.

 

[timlagios]

kinda sounds like a wheel hub, is your abs light on? try jacking up the front end and grabbing the tire by the top and bottom see if it moves in and out.

 

[MidnightRebel07]

I would lean towards the hub bearings from your description.

 

[kyjoe9]

so what was the solution?