2002 Ford Escape grinding noise left front

2002 FORD ESCAPE
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACK WILLIAMS
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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.
Apr 30, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the sound change with the vehicle's speed?
May 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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JACK WILLIAMS
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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.
May 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
May 13, 2010 at 7:36 AM