rear wheel noise

2005 FORD ESCAPE
220,000 MILES
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CHRISTI HEUTON
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Humming sound from right rear area.
May 31, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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STEVE W.
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Wheel bearing or bad tire would be my first two choices. Jack it up, reach in and grab the spring, now rotate the tire. Most of the time a bad wheel bearing will cause the spring to vibrate even if the bearing seems tight. You may also hear the bearing when you spin the tire.
May 31, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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