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Something is loose in the front end. Check the ball joints and tie rod ends first. If one of these breaks while moving then the vehicle will go an any direction it wants to until it stops.

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Q: What would make a thumping noise when I turn the wheels in a 98 ford contour but it doesn't do it at driving speed?
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