growling

I have a 99 EB Explorer with a growling noise coming from the front end, I took the pass tire off to check the wheel bearing and the wheel bearing seems to be fine didn't have any wiggle when I jacked it up, from the posts I've seen possibly related to the cv, or transfer case. The best way I...

I just bought a 2009 Explorer XLT 4WD at auction. 144k miles. Main issue is growling/droning noise. Starts at about 20mph most audible, then changes pitch/volume with speed. RPM does not change sound, same sound under load or coasting, so I don't suspect trans/TC/diff issue. Don't see any leaks...

I can go to a retail shop and get them to diagnose this but I'm asking here... Being unable to hear anything wrong with the 2005 Explorer jacked up and running... being unable to get my nephew to puppy dog at the rear windows while I'm driving... Having already replaced both rear wheel...

Is there an easy way to determine what the gear ratio is? Issue: I heard an odd rattling sound (sounded like a stick got stuck underneath and was dragging along the pavement intermittently). It was random and lasted only a few miles. Now theres a low growling noise with a vibration that...