Does this sound like a bad wheel bearing?

[shades9323]

This audio is from my wife's 2002 Explorer XLT 4.0. The pic in the clip was just something nice for you to look at! A sound from the rear that sounds tire/wheel related is going on. It changes in volume as the vehicle changes speed. When slowing to a stop it sounds like a machine winding down.

Here is a link to the audio:

http://youtu.be/gX4b-LkbRhQ

Does this sound like a bad wheel bearing?

 

[Teejay4490]

Mine does the exact same thing! I'd love for somebody to chime in.

 

[magsnwill]

Third time's a charm. Mine too. It drives me crazy.

 

[xlt03]

Yep, sounds like a bearing to me. Isolate if right or left side. Also can be a pinion bearing in the rear end.

 

[shades9323]

Mine does the exact same thing! I'd love for somebody to chime in.

Third time's a charm. Mine too. It drives me crazy.

Finally got around to taking it to a shop. It was indeed the right rear wheel bearing. Cost me $290 for the repair.