I found out that this isn't a bearing or wind noise problem. I took the
truck to multiple dealers who documented it as an unknown abnormality.
The dealer I bought the truck from denies poor workmanship on their
original repairs, and doesn't want to deal with the problem any further.
They claim that they need me to speak with a Ford engineer to further
assess the issue. Ford has been unhelpful and unresponsive. I'm looking
into lemon law and other legal issues. If anyone has any advice, please
let me know.
thanks

David J and Lynne J Shepherd wrote:
> Don't take me wrong here, but why are you torturing yourself with
> mechanical/bearing concerns on a brand new vehicle, drop it in the dealers
> lap!
> "Mike Smith" <mikey2002@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:K5udnaP8NOubLnnd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
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>>Thanks, I will try repositioning the roof rack. If the bearing is bad,
>>is there a risk of the truck being damaged if I still drive it? Also,
>>would replacing the bearing be a complicated procedure?
>>Thanks, Mike
>>
>>JohanB wrote:
>>
>>>Look at the bearing in the middle of the right front half shaft.
>>>
>>>I havent seen them go bad on a escape but they go bad on a focus all the
>>>time, just putt it up in the air and listen with a stethoscope around
>>>65/70 mph
>>>
>>>Also did you move or installed the roof rack different, I have heard
>>>them make noise and you would swear it comes from under the car.
>>>
>>>Johan
>>>
>>>Mike Smith wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>My 2005 Escape XLT/4WD makes a high-pitched annoying noise when
>>>>driving between 65-70mph. The noise seems to be coming from the
>>>>engine area or under the truck. The dealer said this may be normal,
>>>>but isn't sure. The dealer replaced rear axle components to try to get
>>>>rid of the noise or fix any problem. This seemed to get rid of the
>>>>noise for 2 weeks, but now it's recurring. Anyone else experiencing
>>>>this type of noise?
>>>>
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