2007 Ford F 150 Around Corners Rear Wheels Rearend Makes Fairly Loud Whining

2007 FORD F-150
120,000 MILES
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SCOTTYSWS
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when going around corners the rear wheels or rearend makes a fairly loud whining noise .does not do it when cold and no noise at all when going straight only around corners,left or right..There is a slight,and I mean slight clank when put in reverse but only after has been driven for at least thirty minutes.Just went back to work after being of all winter and now Im afraid to drive it. Hope you can shed some light,Thanks Scotty
Mar 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you have either a bearing failing in the differential or something wrong with the spider gears.

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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SCOTTYSWS
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thanks Roy, I take it this is going to be a very costly repair,am I right?
Mar 28, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be but get it checked first. wait till you get the results???

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 4:21 PM
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