QuestionI HAVE A 1994 FORD AEROSTAR
A FRIEND'S HUSBAND, TOLD ME THAT I NEED A NEW
"BACK END " ( DON'T GO THERE ) HA HA
DO TO DRIVING HOME AND I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT.
WHEN I GOT OUT THE TIRE WAS O.K.
THERE WAS NO PULLING, JUST NOISE!
IT DID IT AGAIN- THIS TIME I THOUGHT I HAD A BLOW OUT!
THE TIRE WAS OK- DRIVING HOME, IT SEEMED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS IT GOT BAD -NOISE.
BUT WHEN I WAS AT 3O OR MORE IT WAS OK.
MY DAD WHO IS OUT OF STATE. TOLD ME "DRIVE SHAFT"
MOM OF 2 \ VERY LITTLE $
WHAT IS IT???? FEE$$$$$ ????
WOULD SOME ONE TAKE IT AS A TRADEIN?
SHOULD I GET A OTHER USED CAR?
I HAVE SENT A LOT OF $ FIXING THIS YEAR AFTER YEAR. I JUST DON'T KNOW!
AND BEING A WOMAN I ALWAS PAY OVER WHAT I AM TOLD.
AND THEY ALWAS FIND SOMETHING THAT MUST BE FIXED A.S.A.P. ANY HELP YOU CAN GAVE ME IN THIS MATTER,
WOULD BE HELPFULL. THANK YOU AGAIN,
BROKE-DOWN MOM---MARGE
AnswerI would recommend taking the vehicle to small, independent repair shop. A small shop should be able to diagnose and repair a problem like this cheaper than a large chain store, or Dealer. I couldn't tell you exactly where the noise is coming from, or what is causing it, without hearing it. It could be a simple as a U-joint in the driveshaft, but it could be a bad rear axle bearing or gear. Changing a U-joint should cost around $150-$200, repairing a problem inside of the rear axle could cost $750-$1000. If this vehicle is in good condition, it may be worth repairing. Because of its age, I doubt that you would get much for this vehicle on a trade-in. Buying a used car would give you a car payment, and the same uncertainty as you have with this vehicle.
I hope this helps,
Dave
