2011 Ford Expedition XLT – Humming and Turning Noise?

2011 FORD EXPEDITION
68,000 MILES • 5.4L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 2011 Ford Expedition XLT. Today I have noticed it hums above 35 mph, occasionally makes a clicking sound (like flicking a Zippo lighter) when turning left, rocks over bumps, and recently started thumping when shifted into reverse on an incline (video attached). Could this be a wheel bearing or suspension issue, and is it safe to drive until I can have it inspected?
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Jul 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Yes, chances are the front bearing hub is going bad, can you tell which side the noise is coming from? The video does not show much can you please double check it? Also, is the humming noise and clicking noise separate? Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. If these are separate problems please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

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Jul 25, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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From the few times I’ve heard it, it sounds like it’s coming from the front driver side. The humming has stopped since yesterday, and the clicking still happens occasionally when turning left.
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Jul 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Yep, we have had this problem in the shop, here is a video to help you change out the bearing hub which should fix the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Sq-HBe3Gg

Let me know how it goes.
Jul 26, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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