1998 Ford Contour 98 Ford Contour - Humm from under hood

FORDCONTOUR98

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1998 FORD CONTOUR
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
96,000 MILES

I have a 98 Ford Contour and it started to humm from under the hood the other day. I listened for when it happens and found out that it manly happens when I am driving and I take my foot off the gas pedal. When I press back on the gas pedal the noise goes away. It also happens sometimes when I start my car, again if I step on the gas the sound goes away. What is making that sound? It is driving me nuts.

Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 11:55 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Have you checked for vacuum leaks?

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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 12:50 AM

FORDCONTOUR98

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I have not checked for vacuum leaks. I did not even know where to start at. Thanks for the starting point. How do you test for vacuum leaks?

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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 AT 1:06 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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There are hoses from the engine that are vacuum lines. Check to make sure there are none disconnected or damaged. Listen for the noise and focus in that area.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 12:11 AM

FORDCONTOUR98

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I checked the hose that ran from the intake that is attached to the frame of the car, to the air filter, pass a sensor, to the engine, and the hoses that branch out from the main line and found nothing unusual. All attached with no holes.

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 3:51 AM

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