2003 front end noise
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2003 front end noise
I originally posted this in the Expedition forum and wasn't getting any responses so I thought I would repost here:
My 2003 EB 4x4 is making strange noises from the front end. This is my second 03 so I am sure this isn't normal, I have a humming noise coming from the front end, it starts at about 43 mph and goes away just past 45mph. The noise is only there under power, if I lift off the gas it quits. I know it's not the tires as the were replaced last week and the noise didn't change. I had a friend that is a mechanic drive it and he suggested that it was the left front hub as you could also feel a slight vibration in the floor board and in the steering wheel. I replaced the hub and it does feel smoother but the noise is still there.
Now today on my way home from work I noticed a rattling noise, almost sounds like an exhaust heat shield rattling. It is around 30mph and quits passed that speed, after riding with my wife and listening out the windows it is clearly coming from the right front. If I turn on AWD or 4X4 the noise stops, but now even in AWD the steering has the feel of being locked in to 4X4.
I know this could probably be a million things, but was hoping someone has had similar experiences and could help cut down the possibilities. I think I definitely need a right front hub, but wanted to know what everyone else thought. Thank you!
My 2003 EB 4x4 is making strange noises from the front end. This is my second 03 so I am sure this isn't normal, I have a humming noise coming from the front end, it starts at about 43 mph and goes away just past 45mph. The noise is only there under power, if I lift off the gas it quits. I know it's not the tires as the were replaced last week and the noise didn't change. I had a friend that is a mechanic drive it and he suggested that it was the left front hub as you could also feel a slight vibration in the floor board and in the steering wheel. I replaced the hub and it does feel smoother but the noise is still there.
Now today on my way home from work I noticed a rattling noise, almost sounds like an exhaust heat shield rattling. It is around 30mph and quits passed that speed, after riding with my wife and listening out the windows it is clearly coming from the right front. If I turn on AWD or 4X4 the noise stops, but now even in AWD the steering has the feel of being locked in to 4X4.
I know this could probably be a million things, but was hoping someone has had similar experiences and could help cut down the possibilities. I think I definitely need a right front hub, but wanted to know what everyone else thought. Thank you!
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2003 noise
I have a similar sound that you're speaking of. My mechanic tells me it is the clutches in the transfer case that is causing the thumping or rubbing noise I hear at slower speeds. I notice also you hear it more when making turns or even a slight movement of the wheel. It never happens when the engine is cold only when the engine gets hot. I was also told this can be from switching to a synthetic lube grease. Who knows. http://images.ford-trucks.com/forums...2/confused.gif
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I originally posted this in the Expedition forum and wasn't getting any responses so I thought I would repost here:
My 2003 EB 4x4 is making strange noises from the front end. This is my second 03 so I am sure this isn't normal, I have a humming noise coming from the front end, it starts at about 43 mph and goes away just past 45mph. The noise is only there under power, if I lift off the gas it quits. I know it's not the tires as the were replaced last week and the noise didn't change. I had a friend that is a mechanic drive it and he suggested that it was the left front hub as you could also feel a slight vibration in the floor board and in the steering wheel. I replaced the hub and it does feel smoother but the noise is still there.
Now today on my way home from work I noticed a rattling noise, almost sounds like an exhaust heat shield rattling. It is around 30mph and quits passed that speed, after riding with my wife and listening out the windows it is clearly coming from the right front. If I turn on AWD or 4X4 the noise stops, but now even in AWD the steering has the feel of being locked in to 4X4.
I know this could probably be a million things, but was hoping someone has had similar experiences and could help cut down the possibilities. I think I definitely need a right front hub, but wanted to know what everyone else thought. Thank you!
My 2003 EB 4x4 is making strange noises from the front end. This is my second 03 so I am sure this isn't normal, I have a humming noise coming from the front end, it starts at about 43 mph and goes away just past 45mph. The noise is only there under power, if I lift off the gas it quits. I know it's not the tires as the were replaced last week and the noise didn't change. I had a friend that is a mechanic drive it and he suggested that it was the left front hub as you could also feel a slight vibration in the floor board and in the steering wheel. I replaced the hub and it does feel smoother but the noise is still there.
Now today on my way home from work I noticed a rattling noise, almost sounds like an exhaust heat shield rattling. It is around 30mph and quits passed that speed, after riding with my wife and listening out the windows it is clearly coming from the right front. If I turn on AWD or 4X4 the noise stops, but now even in AWD the steering has the feel of being locked in to 4X4.
I know this could probably be a million things, but was hoping someone has had similar experiences and could help cut down the possibilities. I think I definitely need a right front hub, but wanted to know what everyone else thought. Thank you!
