Has any1 had this problem ? When im driving i hear a sound like something is lifting up and banging at the back of my 97 explorer

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Asked by Sataka Sep 09, 2013 at 06:55 AM about the 1997 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Has any1 had this problem ? When im driving i hear a sound like something is lifting up
and banging at the back of my 97 explorer it doesnt happen all the time sometimes louder
then others could it be the transfer case or loose wires?? Any ideas guys ???

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the banging sounds like its under the truck at the back

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Possible a muffler or heat shield loose....ya just gotta get under and give her a good inspection...try rattling tailpipe and muffler. (COLD) and check u joints

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Can you hear it when you bounce the truck while it's standing still? I had a trailing arm fracture on my monte carlo once - the broken ends ended up flapping around; but only connected with the under carriage when I went over a bump while moving.

its the luggage rack not screwed down it flops up and down with the wind .i had same problem it sounds like its hitting or thumping from back .but i found out finally months later it was the luggage rack that just needed tightened down no more noise

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