Hi,
I have a 2000 Explorer v6, it makes a squealing/chirping noise in the belt. I had the belt and tensioner replaced at a local shop. The noise stopped for 15-20 miles then came back slowly at first and the louder. I then had the idea I should bring it to the local ford dealer. They said it was done and had some slick stuff on the NEW belt, so they got me for $72.00 for a new belt and $108 for labor to replace they belt and clean the pulleys. I head home and 10 miles later the squeal/chirp came back, same as before quieter then louder. I returned it to the shop and they brought it in again. They said the tensioner was faulty so the zinged m for new tensioner and installation. I headed home and again 10 miles down the road and it squealed/chirpped again. So I brought it back again, they said the tensioner was at a slight angle fixed it then put a new belt on again. (at their dime this time). On the way home the hood flew up and smacked the roof causing lots of damage ( not to mention scaring the crap out of my GF). They repaired all the damage, but it took two weeks. I picked it up today and guess what it is still squealing!!! Does any one have any advice about what might be wrong??? I am calling them again tomorrow but it would be great if I had a direction to send them because they clearly have no direction and it has been since the week before Christmas and I have been without my SUV.
Thanks Dennis
I have a 2000 Explorer v6, it makes a squealing/chirping noise in the belt. I had the belt and tensioner replaced at a local shop. The noise stopped for 15-20 miles then came back slowly at first and the louder. I then had the idea I should bring it to the local ford dealer. They said it was done and had some slick stuff on the NEW belt, so they got me for $72.00 for a new belt and $108 for labor to replace they belt and clean the pulleys. I head home and 10 miles later the squeal/chirp came back, same as before quieter then louder. I returned it to the shop and they brought it in again. They said the tensioner was faulty so the zinged m for new tensioner and installation. I headed home and again 10 miles down the road and it squealed/chirpped again. So I brought it back again, they said the tensioner was at a slight angle fixed it then put a new belt on again. (at their dime this time). On the way home the hood flew up and smacked the roof causing lots of damage ( not to mention scaring the crap out of my GF). They repaired all the damage, but it took two weeks. I picked it up today and guess what it is still squealing!!! Does any one have any advice about what might be wrong??? I am calling them again tomorrow but it would be great if I had a direction to send them because they clearly have no direction and it has been since the week before Christmas and I have been without my SUV.
Thanks Dennis
