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2000 ford explorer limited AWD grinding in rhythm.

While I'm driving the front driver side grinds then stops grinds again in sync with wheel speed.. at slow speeds in traffic it sometimes squeals with the grind. i didn't notice it on the highway but once i got in traffic it was very noticeable. just experienced this out of no where yesterday. I'm pretty sure its not the bearing. there is no difference weather turning either direction at any speed? would it be the cv shaft? it never made the ticking noise that i experienced in my nissan 200sx. where would you start? if the front cv shaft completely goes will it still be drivable?

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Unlikely to be a cv joint
more likely a disc pad worn out or a failed wheel bearing

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: 95 ford explorer, grinding noise/vibration at slow speeds.

CHECK YOUR UNIVERSAILS COULD BE WORN OR DRY U NEED TO PULL OUT THE SHAFT TO CHECK PROPLEY CHECK FOR STIFFNESS AND NOTCHEY MOVEMENT

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 09, 2009

SOURCE: My 2000 Dodge Caravan mini van makes loud grinding

If your getting a grinding noise when turning it's probably in the power steering. If you leaking fluid you have a hole, more then likely in the high pressure line or the rack and pinion is bad.

Joseph Prosser

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  • Posted on May 18, 2010

SOURCE: i have a grinding noise near the back drivers side...

Sounds like a broken bearing. If your wheel is beginning to wobble it will make contact with the brake shoes and this will them very hot to the point of giving off a burning smell

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jul 04, 2011

SOURCE: I have a Ford Escape

How would someone know that answer?

You mentioned 3 items,should we pick one!

What about brakes?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2012

SOURCE: grinding noise front end left side at highway speeds and when turning wheel back and forth at high way speeds

Sounds like front wheel bearings.
Does the sound go away when swaying one way or the other?
If you way left and ot gets louder it should be the right bearing and opposite for swaying right

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