2001 Ford Windstar front end

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OLEGROUCH68
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the front end makes a growling noise when driving at normal speed
Jun 16, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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CARADIODOC
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That is typical of a noisy front wheel bearing. Your mechanic will run the engine, in gear, on a hoist, then listen next to each one with a stethoscope to identify the noisy one. Sometimes you can also jack the front tires off the ground, spin the tire by hand, and feel for the vibration on the coil spring.
Jun 16, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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