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2005 Escape high-pitched noise problem?
Hi,
My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing this type of noise? |
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I have a 2005 Escape Limited. Haven't heard anything like this but I
will look out for it. On Thu, 01 Jul 2004 18:36:00 -0400, Mike Smith > wrote: >Hi, >My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when driving >between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the engine area or >under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, but isn't sure. >The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get rid of the noise >or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the noise for 2 weeks, >but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing this type of noise? |
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Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft.
I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around 65/70 mph Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car. Johan Mike Smith wrote: > Hi, > My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when driving > between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the engine area or > under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, but isn't sure. > The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get rid of the noise > or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the noise for 2 weeks, > but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing this type of noise? > |
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Mike Smith wrote:
> > Hi, > My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when driving > between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the engine area or > under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, but isn't sure. > The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get rid of the noise > or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the noise for 2 weeks, > but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing this type of noise? I rented two AWD Escapes in the last 3 months. Each went about 1000 miles, much of it from 65-75 mph. Neither made any noises beyond normal road noise. BTW, they were nice vehicles that I would consider buying. |
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Thanks, I will try repositioning the roof rack. If the bearing is bad,
is there a risk of the truck being damaged if I still drive it? Also, would replacing the bearing be a complicated procedure? Thanks, Mike JohanB wrote: > Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft. > > I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the > time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around > 65/70 mph > > Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard > them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car. > > Johan > > Mike Smith wrote: > >> Hi, >> My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when >> driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the >> engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, >> but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get >> rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the >> noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing >> this type of noise? >> |
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Don't take me wrong here, but why are you torturing yourself with
mechanical/bearing concerns on a brand new vehicle, drop it in the dealers lap! "Mike Smith" > wrote in message ... > Thanks, I will try repositioning the roof rack. If the bearing is bad, > is there a risk of the truck being damaged if I still drive it? Also, > would replacing the bearing be a complicated procedure? > Thanks, Mike > > JohanB wrote: > > Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft. > > > > I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the > > time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around > > 65/70 mph > > > > Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard > > them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car. > > > > Johan > > > > Mike Smith wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when > >> driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the > >> engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, > >> but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get > >> rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the > >> noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing > >> this type of noise? > >> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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That's what I would say, also. The dealer can't loose. All they need
to do is to make Ford make good on it. The vehicle has a 36 month bumper to bumper warranty. I just got an Escape Limited with body damage on delivery. The factory basically painted over a damaged bumper. The dealer's not going to loose, Ford will pick up the tab for new bumper and a loaner for the day. On Fri, 2 Jul 2004 20:50:39 -0400, "David J and Lynne J Shepherd" > wrote: >Don't take me wrong here, but why are you torturing yourself with >mechanical/bearing concerns on a brand new vehicle, drop it in the dealers >lap! >"Mike Smith" > wrote in message ... >> Thanks, I will try repositioning the roof rack. If the bearing is bad, >> is there a risk of the truck being damaged if I still drive it? Also, >> would replacing the bearing be a complicated procedure? >> Thanks, Mike >> >> JohanB wrote: >> > Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft. >> > >> > I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the >> > time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around >> > 65/70 mph >> > >> > Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard >> > them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car. >> > >> > Johan >> > >> > Mike Smith wrote: >> > >> >> Hi, >> >> My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when >> >> driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the >> >> engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, >> >> but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get >> >> rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the >> >> noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing >> >> this type of noise? >> >> > > > > >-----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- >http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >-----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I found out that this isn't a bearing or wind noise problem. I took the
truck to multiple dealers who documented it as an unknown abnormality. The dealer I bought the truck from denies poor workmanship on their original repairs, and doesn't want to deal with the problem any further. They claim that they need me to speak with a Ford engineer to further assess the issue. Ford has been unhelpful and unresponsive. I'm looking into lemon law and other legal issues. If anyone has any advice, please let me know. thanks David J and Lynne J Shepherd wrote: > Don't take me wrong here, but why are you torturing yourself with > mechanical/bearing concerns on a brand new vehicle, drop it in the dealers > lap! > "Mike Smith" > wrote in message > ... > >>Thanks, I will try repositioning the roof rack. If the bearing is bad, >>is there a risk of the truck being damaged if I still drive it? Also, >>would replacing the bearing be a complicated procedure? >>Thanks, Mike >> >>JohanB wrote: >> >>>Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft. >>> >>>I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the >>>time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around >>>65/70 mph >>> >>>Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard >>>them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car. >>> >>>Johan >>> >>>Mike Smith wrote: >>> >>> >>>>Hi, >>>>My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when >>>>driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the >>>>engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal, >>>>but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get >>>>rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the >>>>noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing >>>>this type of noise? >>>> > > > > > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Mike Smith wrote:
> > I found out that this isn't a bearing or wind noise problem. I took the > truck to multiple dealers who documented it as an unknown abnormality. > The dealer I bought the truck from denies poor workmanship on their > original repairs, and doesn't want to deal with the problem any further. > They claim that they need me to speak with a Ford engineer to further > assess the issue. Ford has been unhelpful and unresponsive. I'm looking > into lemon law and other legal issues. If anyone has any advice, please > let me know. > thanks You would think they would be able to at least narrow it down. Did they have any ideas? |
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My advice DON'T BUY FORD!!!! -- urb's91 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ urb's91's Profile: http://www.sseriesowners.com/forum/member.php?userid=79 View this thread: http://www.sseriesowners.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=3076 |
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