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    donf Posts: 5,679, Reputation: 582
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    Jan 9, 2009, 05:48 PM
    2003 Ford Windstar - Road Noise
    Okay,

    I have been away from the world of auto mechanics for many, many years.

    I have a 2003 Ford Windstar van that the driver's side front tire was replaced because the tire that was mounted was losing air.

    The replacement tire seems to be causing a loud roaring noise in the van's cabin as it picks up speed. Also, I can feel vibration through the steering column and onto the steering wheel.

    Am I going nuts or can a tire actually do that? Normally, I would suspect the wheel bearing to be bad, but both front bearings were replaced a year ago.
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    Jan 9, 2009, 08:28 PM

    Sounds to me like you got a bad tire, Don.
    Swap it to the other side and tell me if the noise changes with the move.
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