Dull roar/ grinding noise

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Asked by Mopar4life72 Jan 13, 2019 at 12:12 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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, belongs
to relative         

3 Answers

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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.

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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

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