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99 ford explorer squeaking/chirping sound
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nashay
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Aug 27, 2014, 10:47 AM
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99 ford explorer squeaking/chirping sound
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I have a 99 ford explorer that started having a squeaking/chirping noise form under the hood about a month ago.
I have had it checked out by 2 different certified mechanics the first was convinced it was the serp belt and/or the idler and tension. all three have since been replace. the noise stopped completely for 1 night.
The second mechanic isn't quite sure what the noise is he pulled out a stethoscope looking object and stuck it in various parts of the engine to try to find the source of the noise. Nothing. He now recommends I come in for a $50 "in-depth" inspection.
A bit about the history of the car.
-it has been owned by my partners family since it was about 4 years old, has been very well maintained, overhauled in 2014, thermostat replaced about 3 months ago due to it failing, serp belt, idler pulley, and tension pulley all been replaced in an attempt to silence the noise.
Lastly it has been suggested that the noise may be related to the water pump, thinking it might have been damaged by the thermostat failing
I am at a loss and so is everyone I have spoken to, does anyone have any idea what might be causing this noise?
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Hammer Time
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Aug 27, 2014, 11:16 AM
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What engine does this have? Need the 8th digit of the VIN.
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nashay
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Aug 27, 2014, 12:05 PM
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it is a 4.0 and x
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Hammer Time
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Aug 27, 2014, 12:28 PM
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I'm betting your problem is the Camshaft sensor synchronizer which is the unit that the cam sensor is mounted on.
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GC
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Aug 27, 2014, 2:13 PM
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With HT, and my $.02. DO NOT IGNORE THIS, if it is the cam synchro, if it comes apart, it can take out your engine. Also if the noise goes away, its not a good thing. Have that checked out immediately.
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Discretesignals
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Aug 27, 2014, 3:04 PM
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Ditto on the syncro, especially if you take the belt off and it is still there.
When they chirp they sound like this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OG8ojAlMUE
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