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My 96 ford explorer is making a constant grinding noise..... ?

By Yahoo:India at Yahoo!Answers.com

I'm sure its not the breaks and I know nothing about cars??? I was told it could be the wheel bearings.... Whatever those are... Read More

  • Its ur wheel bearings.When they get bad enough they do grind bad.Ford is all I've ever worked on.If u don't have them replaced it could lead to losing a front wheel. Read More
  • First off, you didn't mention if it makes the noise only when you are rolling or also when you are stopped with the engine on. Assuming you mean when you are rolling, it most likely IS your brakes. Your wheel bearings make more of a whistling sound when going bad... Read More

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FWD (3) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
FWD 4dr Base Specs $28,360 $26,886 17 25
FWD 4dr XLT Specs $31,520 $29,479 17 25
FWD 4dr Limited Specs $37,535 $34,952 17 25
4WD (3) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4WD 4dr Base Specs $30,360 $28,726 17 23
4WD 4dr XLT Specs $33,520 $31,299 17 23
4WD 4dr Limited Specs $39,535 $36,772 17 23
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Why should I also consider these?

The Explorer isn't the only SUV to cross the crossover Rubicon.

It could be argued that the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee are crossovers, since they're going to be driven primarily on pavement.

Both are brand-new this year, and they're fantastic efforts, with better off-road ability than the Explorer, if a touch less avant garde inside.

The Honda Pilot used to be the best crossover on the market, but the new version has a plasticky interior and over-the-top SUV styling that detracts from its driving feel.

The GMC Acadia is a bit narrower inside than the Explorer, and lacks the high-tech onslaught, but it's still a fine crossover with a tasteful balance of sport-ute looks and capabilities.

 
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The 2011 Dodge Durango is the anti-crossover, especially with the HEMI and R/T trim, and if the world still sanctioned big SUVs for small families, the Durango would be elbowing its way to driveways everywhere.
 
2011 GMC Acadia
The 2010 GMC Acadia strikes a good balance: more useful than full-size SUVs for passenger duty, yet a lot better-looking than a minivan.
 
2011 Honda Pilot
If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.
 
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is one capable, good-looking crossover—and a welcome sign of life from Chrysler.
 
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