Front End Noise - Driving Straight On Smooth Roads

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Wheel hub bearings can produce noise after achieving 56 km/h (35 mph) while driving straight if they are worn.
Front end noises while driving straight involve parts which rotate continuously while the road wheels are rotating. Typically not a steering gear.
Noises can also be caused by loose or un-retained parts affected by wind.

Possible Source	Action
Possible Rotating Sources: Axle shafts or halfshafts Carrier bearing (noise is typically felt through the console) Drive shafts Transfer case assembly (if equipped) Wheel hub and wheel bearings (typically higher speeds) Possible Wind Sources: Air dams Heat shields Radiator ducts or shields Wheel well splash shields	GO to Pinpoint Test L