lower control arm bushings are worn
also stabilizer pins
Had my replaced at about $570.00
It depends on when you hear the noise, but it likely a joint in the front wheel drive unit.
They could squeak, rattle, bang , clunk.....
Worn out bushing or steering joint probably.
A creaking noise in the front end of the 2003 Ford Escape might be caused by shocks or struts that need to be replaced. This might also be caused by damage to the shocks or struts from high mileage.
Don't switch on the fly, that's just stupid. You'll need a whole system overhaul.
If you operate a front wheel drive vehicle, the clunking noise you hear may be a CV joint bearing going bad.
A selenoid is activated from the rotary switch on the dash. This selenoid engages the AWD system causing the slight clunk
a clunk noise over bumps
I had a similar problem with my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it turned out to be my front sway bar bushings and front sway bar link. The sound was a large clunk sound when I went over bumps. After I got it fixed there were no problems.
If it's a clunk sound, check universal joint bearings and drive shaft bolts. Otherwise please describe noise.
One clunk when accelerating (but now repeated clunks) and another when braking can be caused by broken motor mounts.
Escape from Noise was created in 1987.