Driving at hwy speeds and head a pop noise in front end. Stopped and couldn't find anything, heard it a couple of more times, still nothing found, now I have a grinding noise left front wheel. Im out of town in bowling green, Ky. and need ideas of what the issue may be. 2001 Ford EX 4X4.

 

Possible front hub assembly (wheel bearing)

 

Also, if anyone knows any good repair shops open tomorrow in Bowling Green, Ky. That would be great.

 

x2, the symptoms and sounds described are exactly what happened when my left front hub assembly finally failed and seized on me on the freeway. End results were less than desireable and ended with an unintentional exit from the freeway with 5500lbs in tow.

Not to worry you or anything....

 

Does anyone know off hand if the hub if fine or course thread?

 

2001 was coarse thread.

 

Hub was the issue, replacing the hub also fixed a brake issue, I needed to fix