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 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM
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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 7:43 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 8:52 AM