2001 Ford Taurus GROANING NOISE WHILE DRIVING

2001 FORD TAURUS
178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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J96962008
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I am hearing a groaning noise while driving. I do not hear the noise when idling. I turned off the radio and the a/c to make sure that they were not causing noise. Noise sounds like a light "roaring" or a fan motor. Car runs like normal but I am afraid this is the warning for something...Please help.
May 3, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the sound change with speed or when turning?
May 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM
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[quote:ae8374eeea="Jacobandnickolas"]Does the sound change with speed or when turning?[/quote:ae8374eeea]

the sound does not change with turning. The sound changes - seems to get louder when coasting at 45 mph - no acceleration but just taking foot off gas.
May 12, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check and make sure the current tires are not cupped or worn unevenly? It almost sounds like a bad wheel bearing. If the tires are good, check for excessive play in the wheels.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
May 13, 2010 at 7:19 AM