Noises problem
1998 Ford Explorer
I am hearing a noise in the front end/probably the wheel, when I drive - as the car slows down, so does the noise - if I speed up, the noise speeds as well. The sound is a low pitch, humming sound - (it sounds almost like a huge industrial fan that has just been turned off - I dont think its the fan, but that's what it sounds like).
What could this be? I was thinking it was the wheel bearing since a lot of people seem to be having this problem. It could be something else that I am overlooking.
One other question. If it is the wheel bearing, what is the worst that could happen if I dont replace it? Could this be dangerous?
Thank you.
1998 Ford Explorer
I am hearing a noise in the front end/probably the wheel, when I drive - as the car slows down, so does the noise - if I speed up, the noise speeds as well. The sound is a low pitch, humming sound - (it sounds almost like a huge industrial fan that has just been turned off - I dont think its the fan, but that's what it sounds like).
What could this be? I was thinking it was the wheel bearing since a lot of people seem to be having this problem. It could be something else that I am overlooking.
One other question. If it is the wheel bearing, what is the worst that could happen if I dont replace it? Could this be dangerous?
Thank you.
Aug 12, 2009 at 2:30 AM
