Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Whistling/ whining noise after driving through pot hole

Featured Replies

Hi guys drive through a pot hole at speed which I didn't see in time and now every now and again there's a whistling/whining noise or like a old kettle noise coming from the wheel side which went through the pot hole any ideas as to what this could be as I have a holiday to go on in 10 Days

 

Thanks



I think I would jack it up, spin the wheel, take the wheel off and check the tyre and rim , discs and pads and shims etc.

bearing issues usually get louder with speed or turning in one direction.

A hassle to do but Safety is paramount.

Claims against the council can be made but not easily.

  • Author

Ok great, it's not a constant noise just 2 or 3 times over a 20-30 minute drive but seem really loud when window is down it occurs when doing the speed limits so I could be goin 20 or 40 and it does it.

 

Thanks for your response 

  • Author

 

Managed to record the sound (need volume up) when I pressed the brake it stops then starts again when accelerating all from left side wheel of car, can you tell now?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok great, it's not a constant noise just 2 or 3 times over a 20-30 minute drive but seem really loud when window is down it occurs when doing the speed limits so I could be goin 20 or 40 and it does it.

 

Thanks for your response 

That sounds like the bearing on the heater blower motor.

If you switch the fan completely off does it still make a noise ?

I think the shock of the impact has knocked the fan out of balance.

  • Author

The fan wasn't on mate just makes that noise,  When I brake the sound stops then carries on when accelerating  but it's not constant it can happen for 2mins then not again for another 20

Well that is incredibly irritating.  I think it's a loose brake pad that's 'just' touching the disc while driving.  When you brake it gets 'reset' away from the disc again.  

  • Author

Ok thanks for the response just at a garage now they about to look at it

  • Author

Loose brake pads was the cause just getting them swapped now thanks everyone 

Latest Deals

Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

The "Digestive"






Background Picker
Customize Layout

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.