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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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2002 explorer humming noise

I just replace the front rotors brake pads and right front hub and bearing assy.and I still can hear a humming sound .The sound is more notiable when making slight left turn and straight ahead driving if I turn the wheel to the right it seems to go away.could the left side be bad? or is it the rear?
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Do you hear the noise at all speeds, or only when above maybe 30 mph or so? Does the noise definitely vary with vehicle speed and not engine speed?

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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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i would guess the other front hub and bearing set. also the 2002 has two more hub sets on the back axle. might check them to see if the noise is in the back?
 
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noise starts around 20mph and continues no matter what speed
 
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Like Steve suggested, there are bearings in the rear which are fairly common failure points. You might also try moving the tires from left to right (assuming they are non-directional tires) to make sure it isn't a separation in the tread of one of the tires. If you rule out a tire issue, then I would check first the right rear since you notice it on left turns.

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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ok thanks,I can rule out tires just had new ones put on a week ago
 
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ok thanks,I can rule out tires just had new ones put on a week ago
And the same noise was present before putting on the new tires?

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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yes same noise before new tires I thought thats what the noise was at first
 
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