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Oct 13, 2003 | 10:43 AM

JayBeeKay

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Noisy Explorer

I have a 98 Explorer Sport 4x4 that makes a sound similar to a bent bike tire rubbing against the bike frame whenever I accelerate or make a right turn. I've replaced ball joints, rotors, brakes and tires yet I can't eliminate the noise. Any ideas?

Oct 13, 2003 | 09:16 PM

Quiller

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May sound silly, but the first thing I'd try is putting a little vaseline on each of the rubber bumpers that make contact with the inside door frame. Each door has two, including the back hatch. 99% of the funny noises I had going over bumps, turning, etc. went away!
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Dec 18, 2003 | 02:54 PM

bozothe

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figured it out?

I have the same problem with my 94 xlt. I get the rubbing sound at speed (over 25mph) and then it "clicks" and goes quiet when I drop beneath 5 mph.

Have you figured it out or have similar symptoms?