Weird Noise
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Weird Noise
I've got a noise coming from the front driver-side wheel assembly on my 2002 F-150 FX4.
It started when I had a tire in the front that was wearing unevenly. It got worse and I rotated them. The noise subsided considerably, but hasn't disappeared. It is barely noticeable until I hit 70mph, at which point it is very noticeable but not scary. It's a steady hum that sounds like something rubbing. I checked for play in the wheel when I rotated the tires not long ago. Nothing. Everything passes a visual inspection.
I suppose it could be that the tire is slightly out of alignment, though it doesn't pull to one side or the other. I'm wondering if it could be a CV joint, or a wheel bearing problem that isn't causing play in the wheel. Any advice as to what I should be looking for? Thanks.
John
It started when I had a tire in the front that was wearing unevenly. It got worse and I rotated them. The noise subsided considerably, but hasn't disappeared. It is barely noticeable until I hit 70mph, at which point it is very noticeable but not scary. It's a steady hum that sounds like something rubbing. I checked for play in the wheel when I rotated the tires not long ago. Nothing. Everything passes a visual inspection.
I suppose it could be that the tire is slightly out of alignment, though it doesn't pull to one side or the other. I'm wondering if it could be a CV joint, or a wheel bearing problem that isn't causing play in the wheel. Any advice as to what I should be looking for? Thanks.
John
