2017 explorer XLT

[looploudpack]

We’re having a noise coming from the center of the dash. It sounds similar to a can on the back of a bike tire. When it first started it would only make the noise when going around 70 MPH or more. And 95% of the time it would only make the noise with the heat or AC running. As time went on the noise became more frequent and at lower speeds. After about 6-10 months it does it the entire time you drive over 55MPH whether the heat or AC is running or not. I had a guy recommend to me that it could be some type of debris that’s hitting the fan. We just had it taken to a shop and had a diagnostic and the guy really didn’t tell us anything. We basically got no answer. Outside of saying they could remove the dash. Any help on a cause and what you would recommend is greatly appreciated.

 

[looploudpack]

This is a short version of the noise. Tried to condense it down so the file wouldn’t be too large.

 

[Steve8316]

How long since the cabin filter was changed?

 

[Beachum18]

We’re having a noise coming from the center of the dash. It sounds similar to a can on the back of a bike tire. When it first started it would only make the noise when going around 70 MPH or more. And 95% of the time it would only make the noise with the heat or AC running. As time went on the noise became more frequent and at lower speeds. After about 6-10 months it does it the entire time you drive over 55MPH whether the heat or AC is running or not. I had a guy recommend to me that it could be some type of debris that’s hitting the fan. We just had it taken to a shop and had a diagnostic and the guy really didn’t tell us anything. We basically got no answer. Outside of saying they could remove the dash. Any help on a cause and what you would recommend is greatly appreciated.

Check the bottom windshield seal. Air flow will make it vibrate once it starts breaking down.