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    Annoying noise

    Ford Ford Advice Ford Falcon Ford Falcon Advice Ford Falcon 2003
    I OWN a 2003 Falcon XR8 that has 38,000km on the odometer. When I travel at 100km/h for an extended time, I get a noise that sounds like a worn wheel bearing. I have had it checked by the Ford dealers, who say it's just engine noise from the fan, pumps and so forth, but I feel it is something more. What can it be, and can I fix the problem?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    21 July 2005
    Carsguide.com.au

    IT'S hard to diagnose a noise without hearing it, but I'm guessing it's not engine noise. You should be able to hear engine noise at all speeds, and though it might increase in level as the speed climbs, you should still be able to hear it at all speeds. Falcon owners quite often complain of a noise they believe is a wheel bearing or similar, but is often related to the rear brakes. It's a hard one to identify, which is why the dealer might not have been able to do so.

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