Nuclear1 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 My 2016 Edge that just turned 6k miles has all of a sudden developed a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The dealer mechanic drove with me in the vehicle and hears it too. It wasn't there a month ago. He initially thought it could be in the transmission but when he looked it over he couldn't find anything. He claims that another on the lot with the same mileage makes the same noise, therefore the noise is "normal" For me, it's unbearable. Any suggestions on what it might be and how I can get the mechanic's attention on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Need some more details on your Edge. What trim level, engine & transmission do you have? Can you post a video/audio clip of the sound? Wheel bearings typically are isolated by listening while turning to the left/right. Whichever direction the sound goes away, the wheel bearing on that side is defective. http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/wheel-bearing-service-tips/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud_d Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 We have a 2016 Edge Sport, currently at 4,500 miles. It has gear whine noise at 40 mph, and you can make it louder by slightly accelerating and deaccelersting. It sounds to me like the transfer case, or whatever they call the unit that sends power to the four wheels. We'll ask about it when we go in for our complimentary oil change this month and I will report back. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 In my past experiences with transfer and differentials the noise of whining in gears is not a good sign, but a symptom of pending failure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 My 2016 Edge that just turned 6k miles has all of a sudden developed a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The dealer mechanic drove with me in the vehicle and hears it too. It wasn't there a month ago. He initially thought it could be in the transmission but when he looked it over he couldn't find anything. He claims that another on the lot with the same mileage makes the same noise, therefore the noise is "normal" For me, it's unbearable. Any suggestions on what it might be and how I can get the mechanic's attention on it? AWD or FWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Need some more details on your Edge. What trim level, engine & transmission do you have? Can you post a video/audio clip of the sound? Wheel bearings typically are isolated by listening while turning to the left/right. Whichever direction the sound goes away, the wheel bearing on that side is defective. http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/wheel-bearing-service-tips/ SEL, 2.0 liter ecoboost with the standard issue automatic transmission. I'm starting to think it may be the tires. It's not really distinct enough to be recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 AWD or FWD? AWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 We have a 2016 Edge Sport, currently at 4,500 miles. It has gear whine noise at 40 mph, and you can make it louder by slightly accelerating and deaccelersting. It sounds to me like the transfer case, or whatever they call the unit that sends power to the four wheels. We'll ask about it when we go in for our complimentary oil change this month and I will report back. Doug Please let us know what you find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 ... I'm starting to think it may be the tires. It's not really distinct enough to be recorded. You did not mention where the noise was coming from, but rotate the tires and see if the location of the noise changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I wonder if the cold and ice of winter could be reducing the effect of the sound deadening material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm starting to think it may be the tires. It's not really distinct enough to be recorded. What tores are on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Michelin latitude tour HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 It's a Michelin. No way there's an issue with the tires. LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyecpowell Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 My 2016 Edge that just turned 6k miles has all of a sudden developed a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The dealer mechanic drove with me in the vehicle and hears it too. It wasn't there a month ago. He initially thought it could be in the transmission but when he looked it over he couldn't find anything. He claims that another on the lot with the same mileage makes the same noise, therefore the noise is "normal" For me, it's unbearable. Any suggestions on what it might be and how I can get the mechanic's attention on it?[/size] My 2016 edge is having a similar noise and starts out 40-45mph. Changed out tires and still same problem. Keep us updated as to what you find out. Dealership doesn't have a clue, think I'm hearing things. Would love to know what you find out. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 As it's occurring on other 2026's, is there any possibility that it's the BPV causing it? Does the sound go away when you step on the brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear1 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 No change when applying the brakes or putting it in neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud_d Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 We have a 2016 Edge Sport, currently at 4,500 miles. It has gear whine noise at 40 mph, and you can make it louder by slightly accelerating and deaccelersting. It sounds to me like the transfer case, or whatever they call the unit that sends power to the four wheels. We'll ask about it when we go in for our complimentary oil change this month and I will report back. Doug We finally got our Edge in to the local Ford dealer, and the result was "no abnormal noise" from their road test. We'll keep our ears on it. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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