Now that summer is here and I ride with the windows down (nature's a/c) I've
notice a speed sensative ticking noise coming from the front driver's side
wheel area? Bushings? Bearings? Where do I start? I already checked and
there aren't any rocks or nails in the tire tread. It couldn't be that
easy!

b4_ford wrote:

its an old favourite.......

"aa" <a@b.com> wrote

To quote myself, "I already checked and there aren't any rocks or nails in
the tire tread. It couldn't be that easy!" Any other suggestions?

b4_ford wrote:
jack up the car and give the wheel a spin, and proceed from there
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Marten

b4_ford wrote:

the noise continue on both left and right hand turning?
note and continue: Put the car on a lift or jack and spin the wheel by hand?

1. if the noise goes away, then there is something in the road
contact surface OR the problem may be weight sensitive?
2. If the noise is still there, then I think you might inspect and
therefore repack the bearings?

I think you need to try the drive procedure and also lift the front
corner and manuualy spin. Then analyse the results.
And while you have the wheel up and spinning, take another look for
something in the tread unless the noise is still presnt.

b4_ford wrote:
mounting hardware. Check the rim, especially around the lug nuts (or
bolts for cracks. I should have asked if it is a rapid tick, i. e. once
per revolution (or thereabouts) or slower?