2002 Ford Explorer Repair Question
Topics covered: Wheel, Wheel bearing, Noise.
Mileage: 143,000 miles.
Mileage: 143,000 miles.
Asked on March 20, 2012
Excessive noise coming from tires/wheels.
I've had it aligned and tire wear is normal. sounds like an airplane. Maybe wheel bearings worn out?
Asked by jtravis271Answer
Replied on March 20, 2012
Are the tires cupping? Run your hand over
Them . Do thay feel choppy . If yes you might need shocks or wheel balance
Replied on March 20, 2012
An "airplane engine" is exactly how I describe noisy wheel bearings. If the noise changes when you steer to one side, such as when changing lanes at highway speed, it's definitely a wheel bearing. If the noise doesn't change, it still can be a wheel bearing.
The best way I've found to identify which bearing is noisy is to run the vehicle on a hoist and listen next to each one with a stethoscope.