[BigDaddyE]

Hey guys,
So in my I picked up a 2013 ST with 20k miles on it. It now has 25k miles and I've been noticing a strange sound coming from the rear passenger side when driving. The sound seems to happen whenever the wheel makes a revolution, so the faster the car is going the louder and more repetitious the sound is. At lower speeds (<20mph) it makes a "wub wub" sound. Here is a link to a video I made

. The noise can best be heard from 0:30 to 1:30. At higher speeds it sounds like a pulsing sound from big machinery.

I suspect it's the wheel bearing, and I hope it isn't since I only have the powertrain warranty left and that isn't covered. I've read that Eagle F1 tires have issues making noise, but I find it hard to believe it would just be that tire making that kind of mechanical noise. I want to find out as much as possible before I take it to a shop sometime this week. Thanks.



Update: Got my car up on a lift and found out my Eagle F1s are slightly cupping on the inner wall. Rotated my tires and now the sound is coming from the front, which I guess is a better situation than having bad bearings.

 

[Pampa]

I get the same sound. Initially thought it was the tires but still get it after getting different ones. I had Ford look at it once and they claimed it was because my wheel was bent...still get it two sets of wheels later


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[bdgdl08]

I've had this as well. It moved from back to front with a rotation... I hoped it would go away with a new set of rubber.

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[BigDaddyE]

Did they check out the bearing at all?

 

[Pampa]

Not on mine, as far as I can tell. I keep meaning to take it back in and to specifically ask them to check that


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[lance0206]

I just had both my rear wheel bearings replaced at 35000 miles.

 

[Cowlynz]

The Stock wheels are rated for about 25k miles. It could be bad tread, or it could be the bearings.
I had issues with my last focus that I knew was the bearings, but the shop keep insisting it was the brakes, then it was the tire, then,,, bla-bla, bla until I demanded they change them, and guess what, problem solved...

Good Luck.

 

[lug]

Rotate your tires. Quickest way to decide between bearing and cupped tire. Mine was the tires (at about 23,000 miles)

 

[Keebs_yo]

Take that bad boy to the dealership and have them fix it under warranty. Here is an excerpt directly from the 2013 Ford Warranty Coverage Doc:

(1) Your vehicle’s Powertrain components are covered for five years or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The extended coverage applies to
the Engine: all internal lubricated parts, cylinder block, cylinder heads,
electrical fuel pump, electronic engine control unit, engine mounts,
flywheel, injection pump, manifold (exhaust and intake), manifold bolts,
oil pan, oil pump, seals and gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing,
timing chain cover, timing chain (gears or belt),
turbocharger/supercharger unit, valve covers, water pump;
10
Transmission: all internal parts, clutch cover, seals and gaskets, torque
converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), transmission case,
transmission mounts; Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front
and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing
(including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel
drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and
constant velocity joints; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front
and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all
internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and
gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints.

 

[BigDaddyE]

Take that bad boy to the dealership and have them fix it under warranty. Here is an excerpt directly from the 2013 Ford Warranty Coverage Doc:

When I originally went to my local Ford dealer they wanted $105 just to look at it and I refused. Would they refund my money if I did it under warranty? $105 seems steep for something that can be sniffed out by a seasoned technician in minutes.

 

[Keebs_yo]

When I originally went to my local Ford dealer they wanted $105 just to look at it and I refused. Would they refund my money if I did it under warranty? $105 seems steep for something that can be sniffed out by a seasoned technician in minutes.

Dealership is always gonna charge you for their time. You maybe stuck with the $105 diagnosis fee, but they need to determine what the problem is and once found if it indeed falls under warranty. Which if so they may even reimburse that initial charge. I had both my front wheel bearings and a lower control arm replaced under my extended warranty which came to a grand total of $1100 and it only cost me my $100 deductible. But do as you like I just wanted to inform you what your powertrain warranty actually covers.

 

[VividRacing]

Does your car have aftermarket wheels, or spacers on the stock wheels?

 

[BigDaddyE]

Does your car have aftermarket wheels, or spacers on the stock wheels?

Everything is stock. The only thing that's done to that area are Eibach lowering springs installed by the previous owner. I'm going to take it to Ford and see what they say. Thanks everybody!

 

[SHOdown220]

Take that bad boy to the dealership and have them fix it under warranty. Here is an excerpt directly from the 2013 Ford Warranty Coverage Doc:

When I originally went to my local Ford dealer they wanted $105 just to look at it and I refused. Would they refund my money if I did it under warranty? $105 seems steep for something that can be sniffed out by a seasoned technician in minutes.

They have to make you aware of the diagnostic charge ahead of time. If it's warranty you don't pay, if it's not then you do. It just covers them from working on cars for free diagnosis all day long.

Also, most diagnosis does take time. Not everything is diagnosed in a few minutes. It's easier if it's a common issue on a particular car but rarely is that the case.