1994 Ford Explorer Noise from Front End

1994 FORD EXPLORER

19,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

MANFORALLSEEZINS

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I bought this vehicle new and this vibration noise in the front right tire started...sounds like a rubbing noise....when I bought new tires. After having it realigned, balanced etc I had another set of tires put on & it improved somewhat but still persisted. I had all tires rotated & the noise has gotten progressively worse.You can hear the noise as the tire goes around.
Could it be a bearing or brake rotors??
Thanks,

Jun 26, 2010 at 6:03 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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First visually inspect tehbrakes for pad wear, it could be the brake pads are worn out.Also if you lift and support the vehicle, you can check for play or a looseness in the wheel which it shouldnt have, this could be a bad bearing

Jun 28, 2010 at 8:01 AM

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