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Seriously, TechGuru, that's a fantastic suggestion. The HVAC is blowing only to the defrost, so I was trying to listen for any odd sounds. I do hear a lot of hissing when I shut it down as well, but I think that is just the A/C pressurizing. It sounds like it is coming from the front of the...

I have no other way to explain it. :moon: Watch video and let me know what you think it is. Thank you.

2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.0L, 93K, well-maintained. Had oil change last month, coolant flush last year. Tuesday, a high of 100 degrees in Washington, DC metro. Drove vehicle about 30 miles on highway. Then stopped about a mile from house @ a store. When leaving store, white smoke was...

The more I think about, I think that second quote was for the WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY, and I don't need a new hub assembly to replace the bearing, correct?

Update Got a price from an independent. It will run around $1300 for the bearings and the rear pads (and machine the rotors). I still thought this was high and was told that the bearings are $384 each (aftermarket), which is a lot more expensive than the OE parts from the Ford dealer. You...

Thanks Hi all, Thanks for the information. Looks like I got a quote from the cleaners:rolleyes:. I'll shop some independents for better pricing. Thanks again.

Hi all, Just got an estimate from the Ford dealer to replace both front hub bearings on my 2003 (77,126 miles). The cost is $360 for 4.0 hours of labor and $402 for OE parts for a total of $762. They also stated that I have 10% left on the rear brakes and I was quoted $225 for 2.5 hours of...

Whistle Just to chime in:salute:, I've got the whistle as well. It's been happening for the last two years, whenever it's cold out; I'd say below freezing. I've got a 2003 Mountaineer with auto climate. The first time it happened, I looked around to see if there were any graveyards;), but...

Hi all, I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with a 4.0-liter V6. It came with the Luxury Preferred Equipment Package, which added leather upholstery, heated front seats, power for the passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and pedals a message center, dual automatic temperature...