Some Mouse
12.06.2021 8:27:43
2005 Ford Explorer Limited V6 4WD [links]
See full version: Dull roar/ grinding noise
2005 Ford Explorer Limited V6 4WD [links]
Those older Ford trucks had a reputation of frequent wheel bearing failures and that's what it sounds like. Caution your relative that they should get it fixed or at least evaluated. It's not an expensive repair but the bearing will only get worse.
2002 ford explorer 4x4 makes low grinding/roaring noise from front left front wheel, gets worse/louder when i turn sharply to right. ps, its not mine. more
I have 2006 Eddie Bauer Explorer. I did the rear left wheel bearing after it collapsed and luckily led to no additional damage.. Completed rotors/pads etc. as well. The rear bearing collapsed and left me stranded. Don't let the rubbing sound progress longer than it has to. I did the rear, I hear the front driver side going now. Rotate and balance after. Hope this helps. PS. As informed above, be aware these particular trucks have frequented all the same problems so this should help. Complete Hub Assembly by the way is the hub needed for your grind and rubbing sound. Good luck! Jon more
I have a 2004 explorer which makes a load tire like noise when driving above about 10MPH. The noise exists even on dirt roads and is so loud you can hardly carry on a conversation. I cannot tell it the noise is isolated to the front or back but it sounds like it is all over. The transmission and and differential are both full. The vehicle has about 85K miles.
The noise does not change when weaving back and forth. One thing I failed to mention is that there is a vibration that can be felt through your foot on the gas peddle and also through hands on the the steering wheel. The vehicle is a 4 x 4. It only makes the noise when I drive.
The noise does not change when weaving back and forth. One thing I failed to mention is that there is a vibration that can be felt through your foot on the gas peddle and also through hands on the the steering wheel. The vehicle is a 4 x 4. It only makes the noise when I drive. [links]
Posted by dk7lj13 on May 19, 2009 here
My wife got a full brake job done recently. Front and back with new rotors. After we picked it up, she told me their was an extremely loud roar on the road. Sure enough at about 30 it starts and gets extremely loud around 55 mph. I just assumed her "low end" tires (Pathfinders) from Discount Tire Co were just wearing poorly and it was causing the roar. It got so bad, that we actually got some "high end" Good Year tires put on. Guess what, the roar is just as bad. What could it be? The noise just changes with speed and doesn't change when turning the car's wheel as might be an indication of bearing failure. What am I dealing with here? Thanks in advance!
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This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
It is going again, soooo, I am going to give it a try, it cost me $46.00 for the bearing. I can replace it 4-5 times for what it cost me at the shop and even more times if I take it to Ford.
My wife and I started this bearing failure before the vehicle warranty was up, but, not before the extended, fine print part of the warranty had expired. Since 80,000 miles the drivers side 6 times and the passenger side 5 times. It did not matter if a reputable mechanic or a Ford mechanic did the work it still went out. Actually the Ford replacement lasted the least amount of time, about 1700 miles and "we had to pay for the tow". The next one Ford replaced lasted 1 hour and we had to continue to the next city. ((yes, they will probably always remember me at that particular dealership, not my proudest moment)) I did find out at the "two" dealerships they did NOT grease the bearings before setting them in. They insisted that these "come" with grease.
Well it appears I'm not alone! Its amazing to me, through a simple search on Google, to find this wonderful site with sooooooo many people with the same complaints as myself. I feel like I could of written the majority of them. We have had a humming noise coming from the rear differential for over a year now, and it is slowly getting worse. I did replace the replace the oil with the recommended synthetic, however it has not made any difference in the noise level, which is extremely annoying. The four wheel drive stopped engaging around 100000 miles. I also have went through the wheel bearing nightmare. the pressed bearing is such a pain in the ass to repair! I would like to meet the engineer who had the great idea of putting a steel bearing in an aluminum block. the corrosion from electrolysis was so bad, that we had to attach a cum along to a large oak tree and apply ALOT of tension while trying not to pull the exploder off the jack stands, (Sounds ridiculous, but it worked!) I have replaced all four wheel bearings, the rear being the worst, and one of the front ones twice. I have always loved fords and have owned several of them, however, never again. Quality just isn't in the game plan for them anymore. I have learned to hate our explorer with a passion. Oh and don't get me started on the window motor failures, the vent selector knob for the AC/Heater, the flickering dome lights etc.
The rear end started getting noisy around 60,000 miles and has continued to get worse every year. Ford dealership says it is fine, just noisy. I couldn't take it any more so, $600 for the used rear differential, new rear seals, and $300 for the install. With brake work earlier in the year and the transmision repair - I have now spent $3000 on the vehicle this year. Now I might be able to trade it in and get $3500 back, if I'm lucky.
Had the bearings go out in the rear end. Got a quote from Ford ($2500!) I opted to pull the rear end and rebuild it. Took me a whole weekend, but got it done. All this, right after I had just got done replacing the wheel bearings all the way around. P.O.S. [links]