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2000 Ford Explorer front tire

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I can hear a rattling in the front tire on the drivers side. Its there all the time. Any idea's on what to look for?
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 8:40 AM

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MIKE H R
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Is it a rattling or a metal rubbing noise?
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 8:46 AM
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It is a rattling
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 9:02 AM
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The rattling isn't real loud but loud enough that I can hear it.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 9:07 AM
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Check the backing plate ondrivers side. The best thing to do is remove the wheel and check. The backing plaate sometimes gets bent or loose and will make the sound.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 9:44 AM

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