What Causes the Front Wheels to Make a Rattling Noise on Rough Roads?

[JourneyLee]

The reasons for the front wheels making a rattling noise on rough roads include: worn lower control arm bushings, excessive play in the lower control arm ball joint, excessive play in the stabilizer bar ball joint, severe wear of the stabilizer bar bushings, excessive play in the steering rack tie rod, excessive play in the outer tie rod end, and severe shock absorber leakage. Front-wheel drive refers to a car design where the engine only drives the front pair of wheels. Most modern passenger cars use a front-wheel-drive configuration, while rear-wheel drive was more common in the early stages of automotive development. In front-wheel-drive cars, the engine is usually mounted transversely, meaning the cylinders are arranged perpendicular to the direction of travel, although a few models feature longitudinally mounted engines.