1997 Ford Explorer loud nosie when driving

1997 FORD EXPLORER
12,200 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHERYL1111
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My dads 1997 ford explorer is making a loud horrible noise when driving down the road. if he lets off the gas and slows down a bit it goes away for a bit...but them does it again ..any ideas?? I just paid $700 and they didnt fix it :( he said it almost sounds like its racing?
Mar 11, 2008 at 10:28 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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your describing a bad rear end bearing noise from the rear end pinion gear. have that checked.
Mar 11, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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may i just add check the u joints
Mar 11, 2008 at 11:51 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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sometimes i get carried away. definately check the u joints first. thanks.
Mar 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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