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Question: Front end humming noise

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Visitor, 4.0L V6 SOHC, Lehighton, PA, March 30, 2011, 11:05

I have a 2001 ford expolorer. The truck has a humming noise in the front end at 40 to 45 mph. speeds over that you don't hear it. Just had neww tire's put on (Goodyear Wranglers) Could this be the cause? The truck is 4 wheel drive.

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    mastertech6371 March 30, 2011, 11:16
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    i would have the hub bearings checked. it sounds like the beginnings of a failed bearing.

    Roy

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