2002 4.0 Mountaineer

just bought a (new to me ) 2002 loaded (except the V8) Mountaineer with 33000 mi. So far I like it very much.

I have just had it about a week but so far I really like it. Plenty of power and a smooth ride.

I purchased a 2002 Mountaineer in Oct. 2003 with 30,000 miles...4.0L,5 speed auto. trans,7 passenger seating....2weeks ago at 33,000 the vehicle developed a roar that increases,decreases pitch with change in speed...have eliminated tires,wheels as problem...local FORD dealer puzzled....does anyone have any ideas??

Some Mountaineers have developed a grinding noise from the front end. It's been documented on various web sites. Surely the dealer must know about THAT one? I didn't have the problem in my '98 and now 2000, so I have no idea what would cause that noise.