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18 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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I recently bought an '06 Escape XLT with 55K miles on it. I like about everything about this car except the road noise. My old '00 Silverado 1500 mud tires, etc. with a ton of miles rides like a Cadillac compared to the Escape when it comes to road noise. I've been reading the other posts and see where part of my problem may be the Continental tires on it. Since they only have about 4K on them I hate to just toss them out, but I'm willing to do so if someone will tell me how much doing so is going to quiet the darn thing down. 50% ? 80% ? Is there such a thing as noise ratings like the temperature and mileage ratings tires have ? This is strictly a drive around town and on highway trips car. Are there some kind of just street tires that would be super quiet ? Also, I'm taking it in for a 60K mile scheduled checkup in a week or so. The owners manual says to check wheel ends for noise but my local certified Ford mechanic says he has no idea that is referring to. What the heck is a wheel end ? My e-mail is ptown86368  aol.com if anyone has any ideas on these two things I'd really appreciate you helping me out.
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Replying to: rabbyt (Jun 13, 2009 3:12 pm) Please note that people routinely ignore questions accompanied by a request to take the discussion offline. Doing so would deprive others of valuable information and tends to defeat the purpose of a Forum. Our members prefer to share information openly.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: rabbyt (Jun 13, 2009 3:12 pm) I hate to burst your bubble, but 1st generation Escapes are noisy no matter what brand tires you put on them. Continentals are indeed pieces of crap and you may be able to subside the road noise a bit going with a different tire. However, you will always be able to hear in my opinion excesive road noise and more so when ever any tire wears out. Sorry. We have an 04 Limited 4x4 and we replaced the Craptinentals with a set of Goodyear Wrangler RS and the noise was about 50-60% better...still to noisy for my taste. This is one of the things Ford addressed on the 2nd gen Escapes (current). |
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My 2006 Ford Escape just reached 60K and I decided to keep it noise and all. This is a great little SUV and perfect for my use but the road noise has been horrible. Yesterday I installed a new set of tires (Goodyear Fortera) and couldn't be more pleased...I'm able to listen to the radio at low volume and talk in a normal tone to passengers. If you like your Escape like I do ....... change the tires......You will be pleased. It is a real pleasure to drive now! |
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I have the same problem with front end road noise. Got rid og the Contintals 25k Installed 4 Coopers. The road noise was greatly reduced. Now 40k miles IT"S Back. The noise is as bad as before. The Coopers aren't evan worn! I'm not about to replace the tires again. I will not buy another Escape! |
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| I have a 2004 Escape when I pull out on a slight or hard pull. My Escape make a terrible rummbling noise in the front end. | |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Oct 12, 2006 2:46 pm) |
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