1998 Ford Explorer

BRYCEBLV

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1998 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
205,000 MILES

Hi, when I accelorate or put any addtional strain on the motor or like turn the ac on I get a growling type sound like it could be in the transfer case or drive shaft. And goes away when I ease up or let off the accelorater. Please help

Sunday, June 20th, 2010 AT 11:31 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If it just started since it got hot outside, the fan clutch may be locking up to cool the engine and the fan itself will make a howling noise. Could that be where the noise is coming from?

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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 12:07 AM

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It does seem to make the noise less at night when its cooler, but you can acutally feel it. As if it was almost a vibration. But like I said its only when you put strain on the motor and it feels like its coming from the center or underneith the vehicle. Thats why I thought it might be the drive shaft or transfer case, but it could be from the front of the vehicle too im not sure.

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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 2:22 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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That seems to make sense. When you hear it again, park the vehicle and open the hood with the engine running to see if that is where the noise is coming from. NOTE: It will be louder the hotter it gets and that is normal for a fan clutch.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 10:36 PM

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It doesnt make the sound unless im driveing, it wont do it when it idols, it has to be in drive and accelorating to make the noise its a slight vibration when accelerating

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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 3:54 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS