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2002 Ford Escape grinding noise left front

Tiny
JACK WILLIAMS
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  • 2002 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
It sounds like worn brake pads. Not so. It is possibly the cv joint. When I raise the vehicle and move the wheel back and forth it makes a clicking sound. With it in gear and tires rotating the noise seems to come from the upper joint. More of a grind sound than a clicking though.
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Friday, April 30th, 2010 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
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Does the sound change with the vehicle's speed?
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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It turned out to be the wheel bearing. Apparently the noise was traveling up the axle making it sound as if it was in the trans. Thanks for your assistance.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Glad you found it. They can be a pain to identify. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010 AT 7:36 AM

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