The other day I heard a loud noise coming from my 1997 Ford Explorer. The only way to describe this noise was a loud whining (much like a weed-whacker at full throttle) I could not determine if it was coming from the engine compartment or the undecarriage.
After driving around the last several days it is still happening intermittantly but I was able to diagnose when it happens. It seems to ocurr once in a while when I remove my foot from the accelerator. When I hear the noise begininning it will immediately stop once I depress the accelerator pedal again.
It doesnt happen every time I remove my foot from the accelerator (only once in a while). AC is not in use when it happens and it does not affect the performance of the truck and I notice no change in RPMs - it sounds like a rush of air possibly.
Anyone have an idea?
2007-05-29 01:36:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No it is not a 5 speed - Automatic Transmission. One of the guys at my work thought about an exhaust problem. Could it be in the catalytic converter?
2007-05-29 01:59:23 · update #1
Well I went to an exhaust place and my muffler was shot - they replaced it but the noise happened again.... any other thoughts?
2007-06-01 01:50:29 · update #2
Ford's have a distinctive whine in the power steering pump. Check the fluid level. Lift the hood & have someone move the steering wheel back & forth. Listen for the sound to intensify.
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2007-05-29 01:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by any chance is it a 5-speed? if it is it sounds like a throw-out or pilot bearing
2007-05-29 08:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by b_rent2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an exhaust leak.
2007-05-29 08:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋