what solenoid?? does not make any sense.

Roy

Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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ok - maybe just symptoms - when the truck is idleing there's a squeaking noise coming from the engine area - I was told it was the solenoid and not important and all Ford Rangers do this when they get older. no noise when moving (other than the typical old truck body noise) and the noise isn't there if I've been driving for a while - I've had the serpentine belt replaced, the alternator checked, the battery replaced along with the radiator and intake gaskets. any suggestions on what it could be?

Response from jazzangel57
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Manual or auto? does the noise go when clutch in (if manual)

Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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could be a serpentine belt tensioner. if it does not keep the correct tension, it will squeal. other wise, it could be anyone of the rotating items run by the belt.
get another opinion before doing anything.
I have a ranger with 160k and it has never had that noise.

Roy

Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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