94 explorer noise w/ acceleration
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94 explorer noise w/ acceleration
Okay - here's a question for ya'll. My 94 Explorer SUV is making a noise when I accelerate - sounds like the tire humming - kind of hard to hear - but it seems to get higher pitched w/ acceleration. And then when turning to the right - not a slow right, only on a long right - like Highway driving, you can hear the noise even louder, a low rumble. The front end is aligned ( I believe), and someone checked it out the other day - said it was the brake pad, something about a clip that came of whcih is like a warning signal (?). It may need pads replaced, but it's not that bad at all - and I don't think it would cause this type of noise - it doesn't make any sound when I apply brakes. It's faint - but I know it's there - and driving around w/ kids - makes me worry. I can't afford to take it to another shop - and am thinking wheel bearings, tire problem (which isn't noticable), transmission? I'm not that well read w/ this vehicle - duh - so any input or suggestions about what to check will be appreciated, believe me. I might add 
that I had an incident w/ slidding on a wet road, and smashing the whole drivers side up onto the curb. Damaged the rear tire and bent the rim - but this noise didn't start until months later. Also, does the rear left wheel REALLY house the "guts" of the 4 wheel drive system (I read this somewhere on line). I have burnt out dash lights - for the low and 4x4 signal - which wil be replaced soon hopefully - but don't know how to tell if it's even IN four wheel drive. I don't deserve this vehicle 
. I don't know enough about it. Am currently trying to locate a book w/ more info - but even the library doesn't have a chiltons out here in the sticks Thanks for any advice. NCMom2_3
that I had an incident w/ slidding on a wet road, and smashing the whole drivers side up onto the curb. Damaged the rear tire and bent the rim - but this noise didn't start until months later. Also, does the rear left wheel REALLY house the "guts" of the 4 wheel drive system (I read this somewhere on line). I have burnt out dash lights - for the low and 4x4 signal - which wil be replaced soon hopefully - but don't know how to tell if it's even IN four wheel drive. I don't deserve this vehicle . I don't know enough about it. Am currently trying to locate a book w/ more info - but even the library doesn't have a chiltons out here in the sticks Thanks for any advice. NCMom2_3
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94 explorer noise w/ acceleration
You can try these websites for manuals
www.helminc.com or www.ALLDATADIY.com
As for your noise ,when the accident ocurred,and the rear wheel was damaged ,did they replace the rear axle bearing?
and chk the rearend to see if it didn't get bent,
if the hit was hard enough to bend or damage the rear wheel i suspect
something is not right.
You can take this back to the repairing shop or dealer and ask for a supplement to your orignal insurance claim if you went that route.
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out "X" Mayor of Truckville
www.helminc.com or www.ALLDATADIY.com
As for your noise ,when the accident ocurred,and the rear wheel was damaged ,did they replace the rear axle bearing?
and chk the rearend to see if it didn't get bent,
if the hit was hard enough to bend or damage the rear wheel i suspect
something is not right.
You can take this back to the repairing shop or dealer and ask for a supplement to your orignal insurance claim if you went that route.
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out "X" Mayor of Truckville
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