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Search Auto Parts Search '97 Town Car/ loud noise near rear tire. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine and Car Noises outaluck1 New User Feb 1, 2010, 8:52 AM Post #1 of 4 (1799 views) '97 Town Car/ loud noise near rear tire. Sign In Hey Carjunky This is my first post and Im not that car savvy so please bear with me. I have a 1997 Lincoln town car V8 not sure how many liter 107000 miles OK well this noise happens while im driving, at different times. It seems to be starting when I slow down/stop and accelerate. I thought it was the breaks but it keeps going on even when the car is in park. It happens near the left rear wheel well. The sound is a low noise, kind of a metal stressing sound but I'm not entirely sure. From outside the car it almost has an air escaping sound but it is very faint. It might be cold related as well. I am completely clueless on this, does anyone want to throw out ideas of what it might be or how serious it is. Thank you. chickenhouse Enthusiast Feb 1, 2010, 10:38 AM Post #2 of 4 (1785 views) Re: '97 Town Car/ loud noise near rear tire. Sign In I will venture a guess. Look into the load leveling system. There is an air compressor built in over/around the rear axle. This could also be the slight hiss noise you hear. When groceries are loaded into the trunk the car is supposed to raise automatically. Does this system still work? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 1, 2010, 10:42 AM Post #3 of 4 (1785 views) Re: '97 Town Car/ loud noise near rear tire. Sign In Welcome and let the guessing begin It's a 4.6 engine and that's not the point with this. If a noise is heard sitting still it near can't be brakes the way you described it. This car has "air springs" instead of coil springs in the back and lines that go to each. The pump is under (I think) the washer fluid reservoir and now and then you would hear it pump as it levels the car also. If the pump underhood just carries on too long and hissing is heard it very well could be a leak in the system or in need of the airbag springs - suspension not interior air bags. Your subject line says "real loud" so perhaps I'm off on wrong tangent. Hissing could also be exhaust noise. I think if a single exhaust the tailpipe goes to passenger's side but even so, noises can carry from source. Can it make this noise with key on, engine off? If not that kind of rules out an exhaust noise but I'm near certain the air lifting springs are enabled. Don't ignore leaks to those as unless that model year changed something the air is the only thing holding the rear of car up. If those blow out for any reason they sit so low you can't roll a golf ball under the car and will scrape on smallest surface grade changes. Not one of Ford's better ideas but they did that a lot in that vintage. If that's still suspect look for cracking on those air spring/bag things and you might find that soapy water could surface a leak when sprayed on one it would foam up or make bubbles and shouldn't, T way2old Veteran / Moderator Feb 1, 2010, 4:25 PM Post #4 of 4 (1778 views) Re: '97 Town Car/ loud noise near rear tire. Sign In If the rear of the car is not lowering when turned off, is it possible the noise is the infamous Ford fuel pump whine? Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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