growling/howling noise when excelerating

1999 MERCURY SABLE
184,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE STINSON
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i have 1999 mercury sable 3,0 v6 fwd when excelerating i get a loug howling/growling noise from the front end im thinking it`s a wheelbearing any suggestions?
Aug 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is this noise only there when driving? if so i would be checking the front wheel bearings, there should be no play in the bearing if you rock top to bottom with wheel off the ground.
Aug 24, 2011 at 12:43 AM
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DANNI
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I ever met the same problem with you,noise can be a starter stuck in the starter gear. Bad news.If it stops after acceleration, look at fan belts, power steering, or in the engine mounts,there are more answers
Aug 24, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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