Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't?

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Sat 23 May 2015 12:16
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - Tanfies2
I don't think it's a bearing, I've had all 4 changed recently, but when the car gets to around 80mph, a whiring grumbling type noise kicks in, just like a noisy bearing sounds. Thing is, you can't drive through this noise, it gets worse more with more acceleration and then decreases without. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance.
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Sat 23 May 2015 21:38
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - kiss (keep it simple)

It could be the tyres themselves. Tread wear indicators will induce a humming noise similar to a failing bearing.

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Sun 24 May 2015 00:05
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - Tanfies2
Tried that, car has had a new set of tyres on the front and back.
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Sun 24 May 2015 07:48
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - madf

CV joint?

Alternator?

Out of true belt tensioner?

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Sun 24 May 2015 08:09
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - gordonbennet

checked gearbox oil level?

might be worth changing anyway

Edited by gordonbennet on 24/05/2015 at 08:10

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Sun 24 May 2015 13:03
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - madf

One possibility is weak engine/gearbox mountings and CV joints/driveshafts hitting bodywork at speed.

Edited by madf on 24/05/2015 at 13:03

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Sun 24 May 2015 17:04
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - Tanfies2

Funnily enough, 2 of the above mentioned are issues with my Fiesta right now ( alternator & CV joint ).

My alternator is very whiney, screechy at present, mainly when the car is ticking over. It’s more noticeable when things like the lights are turned on, and you put pressure on the electric windows. The other day, I noticed the interior light flickering?

There was once a clicking noise coming from the front left of my car when breaking from 30Mph down, bit like spring being twanged. My mechanic said this is CV joint related, but it’s gone away recently when having other work done.

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Sun 24 May 2015 20:59
Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 2003 - Sounds like a bearing has gone, but isn't? - slkfanboy

Maybe stay within the UK speed limit?

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