🚗 Classic Fault — Ford (1980–1990)
Escort Mk3/Mk4 rear wheel bearing failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$30 – $100 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Bearing driver, axle tools
📋 Overview
Rear wheel bearings on the solid rear axle wear and produce a distinctive growling noise.
🩺 Symptoms
- Growling noise from rear that changes with speed
- noise changes when gently swerving
- wheel has slight play
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn rear wheel bearing
- worn axle shaft bearing surface
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack rear wheel clear of ground and spin by hand — feel for roughness. Grip wheel at 12 and 6 and check for play
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Rear wheel bearing replacement
88% of users confirm this fix worked (27 reports)
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