Loud tire noise rumbling sound in the front of vehicle and pulls to right even after being aligned?

JEREMY BRONSON

MEMBER
2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
198,000 MILES

I put a tie rod end on the driver side the thing that connects to it turned on me when I put the new one on and I can't remember if it turned also when I took the old one off. But I did turn it back when I put the new one on. Please help.

Saturday, August 6th, 2022 AT 9:33 AM

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,730 POSTS

Hi,

Not always, but in most cases, a pull left, or right is a brake-related issue. The rumbling you hear could be an overheated brake rotor.

When you apply the brakes, does the pull change? Does the vibration change?

Here is what I suggest: Safely lift the front of the vehicle. Have a helper apply the brakes so you can't turn the wheels. Have the helper release the brakes and see if they both release.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe