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Strange Grinding Noise, 2001 Ford Focus
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campbell.donald
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Oct 22, 2011, 4:36 PM
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Strange Grinding Noise, 2001 Ford Focus
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Hello all!
I am driving a 2001 Ford Focus 5 SPD with about 93K on it.
When I first get going on a cold morning, I hear a grinding noise coming from the passenger side wheel. I can feel it a bit in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal. The noise goes away when the car warms up; this whole mess only started recently when the mornings began to get colder.
The grinding noise doesn't seem to change with speed, but does become more pronounced when I hit a bump.
I initially thought CV or wheel bearings, but the fact that it doesn't change with speed and is more of a grind than a click or squeal is making me reconsider. I read somewhere that damaged brake pads can cause similar symptoms, and I was thinking of replacing the rotors and pads anyway.
I would greatly appreciate any thoughts or input.
Thanks!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 22, 2011, 11:55 PM
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Re: Strange Grinding Noise, 2001 Ford Focus
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Temp sensitive or a bump?! IDK - perhaps a brake issue,
T
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