2005 Mercury Sable

2005 MERCURY SABLE
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DANNYK
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my 2005 sable since i bought it , has a constent front end noise [ wosh- wosh ] and is variable with speed . thought it was a front wheel berring . both front tires are cupped on the inside and make constant road noise. i changed both front wheel berrings , tie rod ends , both ball joints. and had a wheel allignment done . still making the same noise and tires are still cupped ,... can't figure this out. this with constant electrical problems han me going nuts . ready to give up.
Nov 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has anyone checked the output bearings where the axles go into the transaxle? Also, if the tires are cupping only on the inside, chances are the "Tow in/out" needs adjusted. You may want to have the alignment rechecked.

Also, the tires being cupped will make a noise. Did it make the noise prior to them cupping?

One last thing I need you to check. Behind the brake rotor is a backing plate. Many times they rust or get bent and rub against the rotor. They can make a sound like a bad bearing. Check that.

Let me know what you find.
Nov 13, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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