Q: I have a popping noise on my left side front tire every time I step on it it makes a lot of poping noises would that be my CV joi

asked by on December 02, 2017

I have a Ford explorer 07 4x4 and my left tire makes a loud poping noise and won't drive without making that poping noise would that be my CV joint

My car has 150 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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