# Clunking sound

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-sound/45009>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** focus, noises, ford\
**Created:** [February 23, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-sound/45009 "2010-02-23T21:03:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![marinamcclure](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@marinamcclure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marinamcclure)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-sound/45009/1 "2010-02-23T21:03:41Z")

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I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Focus with 80k miles. I had it evaluated prior to purchasing and was told it needs the coolant to be flushed and there is a slight oil leak somewhere in the engine. No mention of any other issues.  
  
 This past week, I have noticed a clunking sound in the back right that occurs when I drive slow (15mph or less) or go over speed bumps. I don’t believe the sound is happening when I am driving at a regular speed. The sound can be heard from outside the car (when I pulled up to a gas station, a customer told me they heard a funny clicking sound.)  
  
 What could this be? And how urgent of an issue is this?  
  
 Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-sound/45009/2 "2010-02-23T21:09:34Z")

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The noise might be coming from a broken stabilzer bar end link. An inspection of the rear suspension should confirm this.

Tester