2002 Ford Explorer IDEAS FOR WHAT IS WRONG

2002 FORD EXPLORER
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JBOOTS5102
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I HAVE A VIBRATION THAT FEELS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR END OF MY VEHICLE WHEN I REACH 55-60 THEN GETS WORSE WHEN I GO FASTER BUT WHEN I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT COMPLETELY GOES AWAY CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THIS MIGHT BE
Jan 14, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start by checking the universal joints. Also, rotate the tires to see if the vibration changes. If you presently feel it in the seat and floor, it's the rear. If you feel it in the steering, it's the front.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Jan 14, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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JBOOTS5102
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i had my tires rotated and balanced and one of the mechanics in the my shop looked at my u joints and he said they looked good
Jan 15, 2010 at 3:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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IF the u-joints and balance is good, then I would recommend having the wheel bearing and checked as well as the output bearing from the transfer case and input at the differential.

Also, is there any noise associated with the vibration?
Jan 15, 2010 at 3:55 AM
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JBOOTS5102
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there is a real low bass noise associated with the vibration
Jan 15, 2010 at 4:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the noise change when you make turns in the road?
Jan 16, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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