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2004 Loose/Worn Inner Tire Rod Ends Can Cause Steering/Tire Wear Problems

While steering, if you hear a clunk or a rattle, or if you experience premature tire wear, this could indicate the inner tie rod ends are loose or worn and will require replacement.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2008, .

17 people reported this problem

  • 2004 0 Miles
    Took the car for diagnosis after hearing clunking/grating from axle area. Replaced tie rods, no more issue.
  • 2004 148,000 Miles
    When I turn or hit a bump u hear the clunk noise.people tell me it's a tie rod but not sure.what do u think
  • 2004 318,300 Miles
    The steering wheel trembles in my hands when I brake on a decline. My mechanic just diagnosed faulty inner tie rods on the front. Seven years ago we had to change the outer tie rods. I know she has a lot of miles under her belts, but I got over a million miles on my 89' Chevy Blazer, and I never had a tie rod problem. I do drive mountain roads here, but I'm just wondering how common this problem is with the Taurus. Thanks, JR
  • 2004 0 Miles
    when I am steering to the right I get a thumping sound and the tire is wearing on the edge
  • 2004 100,000 Miles
    car does a clunking sound when I turn the wheels

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