2016 Ford Explorer Noises

[A_BAD_EXPLORER]

I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport and I brought it into the dealership twice regarding a noise issue and they said "cannot replicate problem." I now have video of the noises and I am looking for opinions based on them. Basically when I turn the wheel left or right, it makes a clicking, tapping noise. I can turn it a little bit or alot, and the there would be a clicking noise coming from the front. Also when the engine is idling, I can hear a faint squeaking or whistling noise. I have included two videos of the noise.

Clicking noise when turning wheel and whistling or squeaking noise at idle.


Clicking noise when turning wheel


Thanks

 

[peterk9]

Although this TSB doesn't cover a 2016, have a look at it; 2011 + Explorer TSB's & SSM's
Also found tgis using the Forum's 'Search' feature; Popping, Clicking noise from front. Newer TSB

Peter

 

[A_BAD_EXPLORER]

Here are two more videos of the whistling noise.





I'll print up the TSB and bring it to the service advisor and see what they say. I'm curious about that whistling noise though. It kinda sounds like a bad pulley but also sounds like a leak somewhere, not really sure. It started making that noise 10 months into the purchase of the vehicle since 2016.

 

[peterk9]

Sort of difficult to tell about the "whistling noise". What I heard does seem like a possible bad bearing noise. Is it any more noticeable with the hood open so that you can isolate it?

Peter

 

[PlatinumOwner]

I had the same issue (popping noise) with turning at low speeds. It was a bad EPAS steering gear. Not sure about the whistling.

The part for a 2016 Sport: Steering Gear - Ford (FB5Z-3504-R) | Ford Parts