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    Clunk while turning

    Hello all, I have an 2015 Explorer XLT AWD with 95,000 miles. I hear a clunking noise at lower speeds (less than cruising speed) while turning right. The noise seems to be coming from the front left (driver's side). I suspected either a ball joint or control arm bushing. I lifted the vehicle...
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    Not bearing or brakes. Front end squeak. Right turn only.

    I understand this has many typical posts where people need to learn what parts do what and sound like when failing. This however. I’m stumped. I’m a good mechanic. Rebuild motors, trans, bikes to tractors. Got a 98 explorer sport 4.0 sohc .410 rear with 247k of HARD miles. I’m mean to my...
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    2018 Explorer XLT 3.5L. Engine Whine/Whistle Noise

    Hello, I’m currently having an issue with my 18’ ford explorer. About a week after owning it, it started making a loud whine/whistle noise on the right side of the engine side. Already took it to the dealer and they have no clue where it’s coming from and is currently still there being checked...
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    New Brake squeaking and grinding

    1999 Ford Explorer. I changed the front brakes because I heard a squeaking and grinding noise. I bought from Napa set of ceramic brakes top of the line. I am having the same problem which is on the driver side and still having the same problem. I have changed out brakes on all my cars and trucks...
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    Squeaking When Rolling, Goes Away When Pressing Brake

    I have a 2000 XLT and whenever I'm driving I hear this constant squeak. It starts at 25MPH and at around 50-55 MPH it goes away. If I am cruising at say 30 MPH, the squeak will constantly get louder and louder, until I lightly press the brake. Then the sound goes away. But after I depress the...
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    Squeaking/Squealing/Chirping and Burning Rubber Smell from Serpentine Area

    I have a 1997 Ford Explorer V8 and last night all of a sudden it started making a god awful noise and a strong burning rubber smell as well where the pulley system is. I've read other posts but still not sure if its replace both idler pulleys or just one and to replace alternator or not. And...
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    Strange Engine Noise 08 Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC

    Below is a video I took yesterday of a squeaking noise coming from the front of my engine. Once again, it is a 4.0L V6 SOHC engine. Issue Specifics My explorer has been making this sound on and off for at least a month now. It only makes this sound after setting for a long period of...
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    Leaf springs, shackles and squeaking suspension

    Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and looking for a little help/advice/suggestions. I've got a 2000 ford explorer xlt - recently picked it up from an old lady with low miles and i love it but it squeaks a lot. I'm already considering changing the shocks for a smoother ride since it's quite...
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    Just bought a Mountaineer... need adivce

    I just bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. It was stationary for about six years before the guy I bought it from began driving it, so it only has 64,000 miles. There are some cosmetic stuff to work on, but it runs like a hoss. The one performance issue I seem to be having is a squeaky front...
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