Strange noise from back right area

[lsherlockl]

Hi,

 

So aside of loving my fusion to bits I now have a small and somewhat aggravating issue.

 

When driving down the road i get sorta a road noise or oscelating rythmatic sound that appears to be coming from my back right tier/ wheel well. it is not like a grinding per se, but is definately noticeable expecially at speeds of 35-50mph anything above that there is enough road noise to sorta cover it up. Also to note that when I make a banking left turn the noise will disappear and then re-appear when i straighten back out.

 

I have checked and made sure all tires are fully filled. I have checked all tires for like a stock rock nail or screw that could be hitting the pavement as the tire rotates and making that sound. Personally I'm afraid its bearing related as i know those are quite costly.

 

Has anyone seen a similar issue or provide input?

 

Thanks for any help!

[murphy]

Did you make sure the lug nuts are tight? Torque to 100 lb-ft.

[lolder]

It sounds like a bearing if the noise changes depending on which way you turn. If it's in the rear it might not be as costly as the front. You must fix it in any case.

[jeff_h]

It sounds like a bearing if the noise changes depending on which way you turn. If it's in the rear it might not be as costly as the front. You must fix it in any case.

 

Unless the "banking left turn" noted above involves engaging the brakes, meaning those are part of the issue. But if was to bet $1 I would also say bearing.

[FordService]

Hi,

 

So aside of loving my fusion to bits I now have a small and somewhat aggravating issue.

 

When driving down the road i get sorta a road noise or oscelating rythmatic sound that appears to be coming from my back right tier/ wheel well. it is not like a grinding per se, but is definately noticeable expecially at speeds of 35-50mph anything above that there is enough road noise to sorta cover it up. Also to note that when I make a banking left turn the noise will disappear and then re-appear when i straighten back out.

 

I have checked and made sure all tires are fully filled. I have checked all tires for like a stock rock nail or screw that could be hitting the pavement as the tire rotates and making that sound. Personally I'm afraid its bearing related as i know those are quite costly.

 

Has anyone seen a similar issue or provide input?

 

Thanks for any help!

Hi lsherlockl,

 

I'm thrilled to hear how much you love our Fusion! I recommend heading to your dealer to get the noise checked out. What's your mileage?

 

Meagan

[sschnath]

If the maximum loudness of the noise increases as you continue to drive the car over several weeks then it's likely the bearing. If the maximum loudness level isn't changing and gets drowned out by the radio it's likely just noise from the tires due to the tread pattern. It's possible this noise is increasing as the tires wear.

 

Ever since I purchased my used 2014 last January, I've noticed what sounds like a hollow, resonating sound from the right rear that increases in volume as the car picks up speed. However, I've had the car about a year now, have driven about 34K miles, and the maximum volume level of the noise has never changed. If it was the bearing the noise would have eventually increased to the point where even the radio would not have been able to mask it and that hasn't happened.

 

My theory is that it's the nature of the stock Goodyears and that the other three tires likely produce the same noise but due to the position of the driver's seat and perhaps some interaction with the noise cancellation system the right rear noise is just more prominent. Tire rotation hasn't helped and since the bearing is fine and I'm not seeing any abnormal tire wear I've been assuming it's just tire noise. The radio does drown it out but on the rare occasion I'm not using the radio I can clearly hear it.

 

I expect to be replacing the tires soon (will not be using the same tire model) and I'm hoping that will confirm it. That might not be the problem here but it certainly sounds similar.

[Texasota]

You could try rotating your tires. If the sound moves to a new corner of the car, then it is likely the tires. Have you rotated the tires regularly at 6k-8k intervals?

[FernMTL]

Does it sound kind of like if wires were vibrating on a panel? That's what I'm experiencing at highway speed.

[lsherlockl]

Hi lsherlockl,

 

I'm thrilled to hear how much you love our Fusion! I recommend heading to your dealer to get the noise checked out. What's your mileage?

 

Meagan

 

~45k miles

 

I have an appointment this thursday with a ford garage to check it out.

 

To the others comments it does seem to get louder over time, i thinkI may have noticed it about a month ago when things got colder around here (no its not the exhaust it exist when on electric only too). It sounds like the rythmatic drone of a engine to be honest and kinda reminds me of a airplane engine as in like a old school propeller plane.

 

At this point I'm really thinking its the bearing but am kinda sad because I didn't do anything to my poor car and i have only put 20-30k miles in on it myself (of course occurs after warranty) I hope my daily commute will not harm anything else if it is the bearing going i still need to go a hour each way every day.

[lsherlockl]

Forgive the double post but to bring closure or wrap up the case for anyone else reading. Took my car in this morning and it was the "rear sub assembly" in my mind that is the whole block unit around the bearing but not positive what the term was. Came out to be under 300 with diagnosis parts and labor which does not seem awful I think.

 

Hopefully that will be the last of any issue for awhile!

 

I want to see if they can explain how or why or what could have caused it to fail.

[Texasota]

I want to see if they can explain how or why or what could have caused it to fail.

 

Bearings and associated parts can fail for a variety of reasons and it is not uncommon. Lack of lubrication, a spindle nut that is not torqued properly (over or under tightened), water intrusion from failed seals are common reasons.

 

Fortunately, bearing failures usually give you plenty of warning just as yours did. You wisely paid attention and had it repaired before it seized up which would have been a much more expensive repair.

[lsherlockl]

 

Bearings and associated parts can fail for a variety of reasons and it is not uncommon. Lack of lubrication, a spindle nut that is not torqued properly (over or under tightened), water intrusion from failed seals are common reasons.

 

Fortunately, bearing failures usually give you plenty of warning just as yours did. You wisely paid attention and had it repaired before it seized up which would have been a much more expensive repair.

 

thanks make me feel better :)