Clunking noise over bumps — control arm bushings?

DIY Mechanic
20d ago
128 3
2011 Ford Escape
Getting a clunk from the front driver side going over bumps and potholes. 2011 Ford Escape with 115k miles. Mechanic says lower control arm bushings are torn. Quoted (. Is that fair?

1 Reply

DIY Mechanic20d ago
Before replacing anything, have someone push down on the front of the car while you look underneath. Verify the clunk is actually the control arm bushings and not a sway bar end link ( part, 10 minute job). End links are the #1 clunking noise source on these Escapes and they're way cheaper to fix.

Sign in to reply to this thread