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2006 Ford Freestar Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Door, Noise.
Mileage: 97,000 miles.

Asked on February 1, 2012

I have a 2006 Ford freestar. I am having problems with hearing a whistling sound when driving, and a clanking sound when backing up and going over bumps. Any idea what this could be?

Just replaced front brakes and rooters in December. Whistling sound seems to come and go, and is louder depending on the temperature outside.
Avatar Asked by newzaz127

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Replied on February 1, 2012

does the whistling dissappear when brakes are applied? check for a vacuum leak or around your doors/windows for air leaks.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 2, 2012

Yes the whistling stops when I brake. Also the noise seems to be coming from the tire area.

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Replied on February 2, 2012

get your brakes checked then, it ma be the "squealers" that tell you it's time for a brake job. That normally happens so you don't do damage to the rotors and they can be cut instead of replacing them.

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