Rear End Vibration - Turning at Low Speeds

[MiWiAu]

I have a 2013 XSport with ~32,000 miles. The last couple of days, I have noticed, intermittently, when turning and pulling away from a stop (at a normal speed), I get some sort of low pitch vibration that feels like it's coming from the right rear of the vehicle. It only lasts about a second, then goes away.

I noticed the vibration on a slight downhill right-hand turn from stop yesterday and a slight uphill right-hand turn from stop today. I tried to do some turns, left and right in my cul-de-sac (which is pretty much flat) and was unable to replicate. The phenomenon is somewhat intermittent, and I have not been able to consistently replicate it. It runs smooth otherwise.

A search yielded a couple issues on the 4th gen, but I haven't found anything specific to the 5th gen. Anybody have any suggestions? Residual brake pressure from hill hold? Bearings/differential?

Thanks!

 

[kmarnes]

I'd say get your brakes checked out. Maybe you have a sticky caliper or something? I had a similar issue with a Honda CRV, but it was a high pitch squeal that was based on rotational speed. Only happened briefly in a certain range of speed, and only sometimes. Ended up replacing the calipers and problem went away.

 

[MiWiAu]

Thanks, kmarnes.

This is the thread I found for the older models. The TSB suggested adding friction modifier to the rear differential. Not sure if this is an issue with the 5th gen or not.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...ion-rumble-when-turning-at-low-speeds.220320/

I will check out the brakes this weekend to try and eliminate that from the equation.

Thanks again.