Whirring in front end

2008 FORD FOCUS

198,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CBRASSO

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Whirring sound from front of car. Replaced CV shaft wheel bearing and hub. Sound is consistent with vehicle speed and also does it while coasting in neutral. Car like all other Focuses has its share of motor mount issues. Could an engine sitting crooked in engine bay be causing this issue?

Car is the SE model.

Jul 30, 2019 at 5:02 AM

BMDOUBLE

✓Experienced Mechanic
1,139 POSTS

The engine would have to be at an extreme angle in order to create any noise from the driveline, but that's not to say that it isn't possible. You can take the front mount and trans mount loose and neutralize the mounts by power braking in reverse and drive then tighten them down and road test to see if the noise has changed at all. Also try to listen for the noise while the vehicle is safely on jack stands while someone revs the engine in gear, paying close attention to where all of your body parts are at all times! I've seen a guy lose an eyebrow and almost more! safety safety safety!

Jul 30, 2019 at 5:36 AM