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2002 Mercury Mountaineer Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Wheel, Noise.
Mileage: 117,000 miles.

Asked on December 9, 2012

Mercury Mountaineer Tire Problem

Hello, I have a feeling my front driver's side wheel bearing is either bad or going bad....sometimes I hear noises like tire rubbing when turning and it only does it at certain speeds. Is there any sort of "test" on the road I can do to try and see if that's the case? I do notice that when I come off an exit ramp (wheels turned to the right) I can hear that tire rubbing sound but the vehicle has just been aligned so I know it's not that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar Asked by mbullion

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Replied on December 10, 2012

there is no test per say. an expierenced ear can tell.

it is a common failure.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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