hearing whistling sound when driving

2006 FORD FREESTAR
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NEWZAZ127
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I have a 2006 Ford freestar. I am having problems with hearing a whistling sound when driving, and a clanking sound when backing up and going over bumps. Any idea what this could be?

Just replaced front brakes and rooters in December. Whistling sound seems to come and go, and is louder depending on the temperature outside.
Feb 1, 2012 at 11:33 PM
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HMAC300
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does the whistling dissappear when brakes are applied? check for a vacuum leak or around your doors/windows for air leaks.
Feb 1, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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NEWZAZ127
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Yes the whistling stops when I brake. Also the noise seems to be coming from the tire area.
Feb 2, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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HMAC300
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get your brakes checked then, it ma be the "squealers" that tell you it's time for a brake job. That normally happens so you don't do damage to the rotors and they can be cut instead of replacing them.
Feb 2, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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MEL ISSA
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Yes and no. It take. Long time to get up to speed. But. Do now this. When I leave car. At my house. It still does. It. Even when its off
Aug 19, 2013 at 1:54 AM
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MEL ISSA
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When. Should. I take my. Ford. Freestar. In. For. All the recalls.
Aug 19, 2013 at 3:33 AM
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HMAC300
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you will be or have been notified when to bring it in for a recall. if not check with the dealer.
Aug 19, 2013 at 6:56 AM