2004 Ford escape xlt
Asked by mellovee Sep 29, 2017 at 07:44 PM about the 2003 Ford Escape XLT AWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I am experiencing a disturbing noise coming from
my front passenger wheel (sounds like metal
rubbing to metal )it worsens as I'm turning to the
left and stops noise when I turn to the right...?
please help
4 Answers
Have you gotten underneath and checked the area for loose, damaged, or bent suspension or brake components? The backing plate in the disk brakes can become bent and rub on the rotor or a brake pad came loose, or you may have some road debris lodged in against rotor, or a piece of rubber from the inner fender or air dam is caught against wheel, etc. - just too many possibilities to suggest without more info. If you don't see anything obvious jack that wheel up and spin it be hand and see if that helps pinpoint noise source.
Forgot to mention CV axles as another noise source, as u mention it changing depending on direction wheels are turned.
I don't know crap about cars so I feel helpless...no i havnt got a chance to peek under the truck .how long can I drive it like this?is it major?
Probably have the Wheel Bearing Hub checked. It may need to be replaced.
