i noticed today that my 1994 ford taurus has a funny smell comming from the back driver side wheel (i think). it kind of smells like somethin is burning and i was wondering what the smell is/what is wrong with it, and if anyone knew how much it would cost to fix? thank you.
2007-12-24 13:07:50 · 9 answers · asked by patsfan206 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the wheel bearings, one could be going bad.
2007-12-24 13:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by shirley e 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check for a 'dragging break` or bad bearing.
Drive a short distance and stop and feel
the wheel hub. If it's hot, it's one of the two.
Unless you're an experienced wrench, it's a 'pro fix`.
Shouldn't be too bad on cost.
Everythings right out there.
2007-12-24 21:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a brake dragging could be a parking brake cable or brake hose does it have rear drum brakes or disk brakes?
it could also be a caliper or wheel cylinder. also these cars are common for a oil pan leaking onto the exhaust right next to the catalytic converters if your pretty sure that it is coming from the rear then that is probably not a concern.
2007-12-24 21:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by luke v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of your brakes could be stuck. Or the bearings. Or something electical. Do not mess around with this. Take it to a garage and have a proper inspection and quote.
2007-12-24 21:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should do check ups on your wires, brakes and other moving parts. your car is quite old so some of your wires must be loose and your mechanical stuff needs oil to move quietly and less friction, sometimes friction causes burning smells
2007-12-24 21:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by poch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the local garages check brakes for free or ask about a free safety inspection and report then shop the work around for prices
2007-12-24 21:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep that's how cars smell when they get a little used! its mainly b/c of the oil sludge that formes underneath ur car (mostly the engine). take it for a wash if it bothers u! otherwise its fine.
2007-12-24 21:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe something with the exhaust system? I would take it to a garage up in the and check it out.
2007-12-24 21:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it on fire??
2007-12-24 21:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by saylavee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋