1999 Ford Ranger car makes loud howling sound at 55 mph

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
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  • 4WD
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  • 165,000 MILES
MY Ford Ranger makes a loud howling sound at 55 mph
It is quieter at 60 mph and at 50 mph.
I have new tires on the car and they are less aggresive than the old tires.
Sometimes when traveling at 45mph and I slightly increase the speed there is a hesitation or stutter in the transmission like and air bubble? If I push the accelerator down hard it doesn't do this. If I manually shift out of overdirive it doesn't do this.
Thank you in advance for your help with my problems
Jer
Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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Does the sound change when you make turns?
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Turning makes no difference in the sound.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 AT 7:23 PM
Tiny
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I am thinking wheel bearings. Have you checked brakes?
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Friday, October 1st, 2010 AT 12:12 PM

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