2002 Ford Explorer Low-Pitched Wobble Noise at Slow Speeds

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2002 FORD EXPLORER
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DOGLESS
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My 2002 ford Explorer is making a low pitch wobble sound when driving especially noticable when driving at a slow speed. The sound is almost unnoticable it sounds like its coming from the front drivers side. Any clues what it could be?
Jun 12, 2008 at 7:53 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Description is a bit vague, wobble is usually a feel in the wheel? Back and forth shake? What noise? A growl, bang grind, maybe a squeak?
Jun 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM
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Sounds like a low pitch grinding or rubbing noise when driving and making turns. It's low pitch not squeaking or loud. The noise just started recently. But its more noticable when driving at a slower speed. The car drives fine no shaking or wobbling no squeaks. The sound is constant only when driving braking is ok too.
Jun 12, 2008 at 8:28 AM
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MERLIN2021
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ay be a hub bearing, it might not be bad enough for replacement yet, but may have enough play to be diagnosed...if growl gets wors on right turns, check left bearing! And vice versa.
Jun 12, 2008 at 8:40 AM
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