Whining noise

[Ryanaaa]

I have a 2011 expedition with new tires and alignment about 5000 miles ago. It has a new whining noise while driving. It rides and handles the same as always, which is good. The tire guy said a couple struts need to be replaced. Would this cause the whining?

 

[sjwelds]

Doubtful. Are you sure it didn't accidentally get switched to 4A or 4H?

 

[Ryanaaa]

It’s just 2 wheel drive

 

[sjwelds]

Does it do it at all speeds, and in all gears? Does it do it if you rev the engine in neutral?

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[Ryanaaa]

It only happens while driving. It’s constant and gets louder as speed increases.

 

[sjwelds]

How many miles on it?

Could be wheel bearings or rear end noise, u-joints etc...

 

[07navi]

Struts never whine. You need to locate where it is coming from for starters. Have someone hang out the other 3 windows at least...........lots of whines.

 

[Trainmaster]

It's not the shocks. They're not Goodyear tires by chance? They are noisy. Some tires are very noisy, especially nubby ones that are advertised for all weather and all road conditions and cheap Chinese ones. And some tires are very quiet, mostly the more expensive ones.

 

[Ryanaaa]

They’re regular Goodyear wranglers.

 

[Ryanaaa]

We’re at 155,000 miles. I didn’t know if the struts might cause the tires to be off kilter and produce the noise. To me, it sounds like tire noise, almost like off road tires make. It’s just started and the tires are at least a few months old

 

[Boostedbus]

We’re at 155,000 miles. I didn’t know if the struts might cause the tires to be off kilter and produce the noise. To me, it sounds like tire noise, almost like off road tires make. It’s just started and the tires are at least a few months old

I’m guessing wheel bearings.

 

[Boostedbus]

I’d jack up front so tires are off the ground and spin the tires by hand. Listen and feel for a noise/vibration that a bad bearing would give. Compare both sides.

 

[mnachreiner86]

Does it get worse or go away when you turn the wheel slightly left or right?


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[Modelcarguy]

Not struts. Struts don’t make noise.

without actually hearing it - I’d guess wheel bearings.

 

[BlackBetty]

As one of the members mentioned struts don’t whine. FYI, that type of noise will be created by a rotating assembly. You’ll know because the noise (whine) will change as the vehicle speeds up, and slows down. I heard a whine on both my Expedition’s (‘04 and ‘16). Crazy thing was it was the driver’s front wheel bearing on both vehicles.

 

[TDBDLB]

If whine started after new tires and other work I would be back at that store and get it resolved ASAP. I buy Discount Tire store (carry most major brands) and can take tires back if you don’t like ride or sound.https://beta.discounttire.com/customer-service/return-policy

 

[Jachniw]

Any updates on the OP's issue?
I'm experiencing similar noise on my '08 w/135K.
I had both front bearings replaced thinking that was the problem -- wrong!!!
My mechanic thinks front diff, possibly pinion gear.

 

[07navi]

Your "mechanic" is wrong unless you run around in auto 4wd. You need to locate the area before anyone can help you with it. ( Too many whines out there).

 

[RobE]

I would check those wheel bearings. My 2012 has had both front wheel bearings replaced by 200k miles. They didn't whine, but had play in them and didn't rotate freely. Detroit axle has some great wheel bearings that are reasonably priced on Amazon. The non-4wd fronts are not that hard to remove and replace either.

 

[tommyddsr]

And Detroit Axle makes everything they sell right here in America. Great company with quality products.