Curious steering problem.....

[The Cobra]

My son`s car is a 2007 Fusion and he says he`s hearing a "rubbing" noise when turning. Not a big surprise but the car only does it when the outside temp is hot say upwards of 80 degrees. I checked a bit...there`s no difference in the steering, no pull to one side or the other, no outer wear marks from visible rubbing etc, no difference if A/C is on or off, can`t feel anything different re steering column or wheel............

only happens when it`s real hot outside and no discernible difference in the car`s maneuvering or feeling.

Any ideas??


Btw....I forgot to mention....turning right or left doesn`t matter.

[KIDWCKED]

is it on any particular side the sound is coming from?

[Peanuts Dad]

Is it possible he is hearing the tires on the hot pavement? Like maybe an alignment problem.

[steveOtoo]

Possibly CV joints going bad, usually makes most noise when hard turning slowly.................

[The Cobra]

Is it possible he is hearing the tires on the hot pavement? Like maybe an alignment problem.

Nope....I haven`t had the time with him home to run out with the car but I`d think the dummy would know tires on hot pavement sound................on the other hand he is my kid.

[The Cobra]

Possibly CV joints going bad, usually makes most noise when hard turning slowly.................

That`s the first thing I`ll check when he gets home and I get to drive it.............thnx.

[The Cobra]

is it on any particular side the sound is coming from?

Can`t tell till he gets home with it ....all he said is that it makes same noise whether turning right or left.

[KIDWCKED]

hmmm..rack and pinion?....hopefully the noof chimes in too bro..;)

[TLG]

It's the bearing
bearings make that sound when turning ,,, does not affect driving alignment or anything else

To check for sure ,, raise the car with a jack
with the wheel in the air, grab a hold of the tire , and jerk it left and right and then from top and bottom
if there is slack movement , you'll know for sure

99.9 % ,, from what your mentioning above ,,, its the wheel bearing ,,
usually $200 buck ,, give or take plus 1 hours install

Good luck with that bud

[The Cobra]

It's the bearing
bearings make that sound when turning ,,, does not affect driving alignment or anything else

To check for sure ,, raise the car with a jack
with the wheel in the air, grab a hold of the tire , and jerk it left and right and then from top and bottom
if there is slack movement , you'll know for sure

99.9 % ,, from what your mentioning above ,,, its the wheel bearing ,,
usually $200 buck ,, give or take plus 1 hours install

Good luck with that bud

Thanx a lot my friend........I`ll have him take it in to have it checked tomorrow. Much appreciated guys.

[The Cobra]

Final answer.................stabilizer and control arm play..........cost him $500.

[thunder bird]

Just a thought, but check to make sure all lugnuts are tight.

[bigbadbrother]

I would check the muffler bearing.

[KIDWCKED]

Final answer.................stabilizer and control arm play..........cost him $500.

and you wouldnt cough up the 500 cabbages for your boys car?..u cheap bastard..lol...:innocent:

[The Cobra]

and you wouldnt cough up the 500 cabbages for your boys car?..u cheap bastard..lol...:innocent:


and he finally started paying rent this month to boot..............welcome to the real world kid. LOL

[KIDWCKED]

and he finally started paying rent this month to boot..............welcome to the real world kid. LOL

i hear ya bro...cheers mang..;)

[The Cobra]

i hear ya bro...cheers mang..;)



FLA wants to stay another week.....................cheers that

[TLG]

I hope they didn't change a 200$ wheel bearing and charge the kid $500 in BS repairs

[The Cobra]

Hope not.....but I doubt it. These 2 mechanics are friends of mine and been doing family cars of ours for over 30 yrs. including my sis, parents and other friends. Screw me once and they`d lose about...