2004 Explorer Rear End Grinding Noise

[txbroker]

I'm hearing a grinding noise come from the rear of my explorer. Also the left rear tire seems to have a little wobble in it. Any ideas?

 

[2Trux]

Wheel bearing.

 

[gtyates]

yep, rear wheel bearings. This is exactly what my wife's '04 was doing. Scary feeling too when driving @80!!

 

[OzzieExplorer]

My Mrs 02 Explorer had a bad grinding noise, rear wheel wobble & a clicking noise when turning corners. Was also left hand rear. Only lasted a week before we had to tow truck it to mechanic. Turned out to be CV joint, & they replaced the wheel hub at the same time.