The problem is that the hub bearing is bad ive seen this a lot on jeeps and cryslers,
its an easy fix ,the hub bearing will range from 60- 150 dollars depending on what it calls for
too replace it you can get a print out from auto zone for free ,or by a motor manual on it,
DO U HAVE 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES? YOU ARE DESCRIBING ONE OF TWO THINGS, EITHER A FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER PISTON HANGING UP OR THE ABS CONTROL HYDRAULIC VALVE IS ALLOWING PRESSURE TO LEAK TO THE WHEEL DISC BRAKE CALIPER AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHEN U SAY "LURCH" DO YOU MEAN IT SEEMS TO LACK POWER OR HOLD BACK? I AM NOT SURE IF U ARE GIVING ME 2 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS U HAVE, THOSE BEING "LURCHING" AND THE FRONT WHEEL HOT AND MAKING A TICKING NOISE LIKE REALLY HOT METAL, I,E, THE DISC BRAKE AT THE HOT WHEEL. IF THEY ARE SEPARATE THE LURCH MAY BE DUE TO A CLOGGED FUEL FILTER, THIS WOULD BE VERY APPARENT AND ENGINE WOULD SEEM TO ACCELERATE IN SPURTS, LURCH WOULD ALSO DESCRIBE IT, IF THE ENGINE WERE MISS-FIRING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING AND THEN STAY ON STEADY, U DID NOT SAY THAT WAS THE CASE SO FUEL FILTER IT MAY BE THE ROOT CAUSE.
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The link provided showed only a list of other people complaining about Jeep issues. I need to know what might be wrong with the vehicle and how to fix it without dropping another $1000 on it.
I'm not sure if the hot metal "ticking" at the front driver's side wheel is related or not, but I did notice it. I drove the jeep for about 25 minutes and stopped at a store. when I got back on the road and started to accelerate, the jeep seemed to be a little sluggish or have a lack of power and started to almost bounce and shake fairly violently (lurch may not be the right way to say it). When I slowed down the bouncing and shaking stopped, but there was still a noticeable lack of power when I started to accelerate again. As long as I keep it under 40-45 mph, it doesn't do the shaking. this is the second time it has happened and only starts after I've driven for a little while, stopped and then resumed driving. It is an "extra" vehicle that we don't drive much and it actually sat idle for the better part of a year while I was deployed to Iraq. Not sure if it is related to the engine, fuel system, or brake system. i appreciate your help on this.
Sorry, I forgot to answer your ABS question...truth is, I don't know. I think it has the 4 wheel ABS.
thanks I'll try that
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