Noisy Explorer
10-13-2003, 10:43 AM
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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?
10-13-2003, 09:16 PM
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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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12-18-2003, 02:54 PM
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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?
12-21-2003, 02:44 PM
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Sorry it took so long but the problem turned out to be one of the gears in the rear end. If you need further info, let me know.