45 mph the car starts making a humming noise.

1999 FORD TAURUS
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DOUGBECK2290
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Only at this speed, what could be causing this? I just bought the cars for my kids. and when we reach the speed of around 45 - 50 mph we hear a low humming noise coming from the engine.
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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DOUGBECK2290
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the car is way out of alignment would this cause the noise
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would check for a bearing noise from maybe the water pump. from your description, it may be the issue.

Roy
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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DOUGBECK2290
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Would the alignment being way off cause this noise
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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not from the motor.

Roy
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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DOUGBECK2290
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so when the bearings go out what happens
Mar 31, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the pump will seize up or the pulley will fall off leaving you stranded wherever it happens.

get it checked to verify and get a bid.

Roy
Mar 31, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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