I drive a 1997 Ford Explorer with 124,000 miles. It was running fine until yesterday on my way home it started making a noise like a dentist drill every time I let off the gas. When you press the gas, even a little, the noise stops. It makes the noise when coming to a stop, since I have to let off the gas, but stops making the noise after I slow down to about 10mph or less. It doesn't make the noise when I drive slow, thru a neighborhood or something, at less than 30mph. It also makes the noise really bad when I put it in reverse. Anyone have a clue what could be wrong?
2007-03-04 05:01:23 · 10 answers · asked by Bex 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Quite likely the rear axle (specifically, the ring and pinion gear inside the differential, which is in the middle of the axle). I've heard several reports of this happening on Explorers; the rear axle will start to make noise. The way this happens when under engine braking or in reverse suggests it's worn in such a way that it makes noise when the engine is pushing it backwards but not forwards. One test - see if the noise also goes away when slowing down in neutral. If it does, that would also suggest it's the rear axle.
2007-03-04 05:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I opened the door and listened carefully after reading your post, but didn't hear a noise like that. All I heard was the trucks down on the highway. So, I really can't tell you.
But I bet if you took it to your mechanic, and explained what was going on, he could fix it for you. And I really wouldn't ignore it, it could be something serious.
2007-03-04 05:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a repair shop or dealership to have it checked out. could be a simple harmonics issue and something got caught in the undercarriage causing a noise at certain times or it could be more serious, such as a differential or transmission problem.
2007-03-04 05:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by dumb_found_dead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your windscreen wiper, that'll vibrate at high speeds due to air resistance if its not on properly. putting your foot on the gas may be keeping it steady as you'll be balancing out the forces acting upon it.
(it could of been damaged quite easily from a football, basketball etc.)
2007-03-04 05:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be one of your brake squealers. Does the noise stop or change when you hit the brakes? If so, probably need brakes.
2007-03-04 05:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem like this with my expedition but they told me it was my rotors and breaks well I'm not sure take it to a shop and let them test drive
2007-03-04 05:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by UGLYASSBITYCH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best guess is the diferential If it is not 2wd then it will full time 4WD so there is one in the front and the back.
2007-03-04 05:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fan belt's pulley has a broken bearing.
if brake apart the engine will stall.
replace it as soon as possible.
2007-03-04 05:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like there is a problem with the clutch
2007-03-04 05:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by masterchief 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it might be the fan belt.
2007-03-04 05:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋