Wierd "cry" noise from 05 explorer xlt

[ajajaj]

Any ideas on a noise Im getting...its intermittent and sounds like a weird sudden cry or wine, like a metal bow bending or a drop of water from a leaky sink hitting the bottom of pooled water in the sink. Its very hard to describe and is not constant. only happens every once in a while, and not necessarily while driving. Dealer has been no help.

 

[TinwoodyII]

Weird "cry"

Where is the noise coming from?
Every once in while I'm getting what I describe as a loud sigh from the dashboard--may be air from ventilation system. 2005 XLT
Bill W
38N121W

 

[easy2no]

A/C - Drive Belt Chirp When A/C Compressor Engages

TSB 05-17-8

09/05/05

CHIRP NOISE FROM FEAD BELT WHEN A/C COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGING

FORD:
2002-2005 Explorer
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Had the same problem and this is what is was... Ford TSB on a/c compressor... A/C turns on when heater is on... See if it happens when A/c and heater is off...

 

[ajajaj]

was there a fix for it or just something you have to deal with???

 

[easy2no]

There is a fix for it but it involves removing the R-132 freon, removing the clutch from the a/c compressor and putting a shim in... It was going to cost over $350.00 because I was out of warranty... I now have 80,000 miles and just put up with it... With as much as I use the a/c here in Texas, I will have the fix done when the a/c needs replacing... If you know someone who has access to Alldata it will give the cause and fix for the chirping noise...

 

[easy2no]

A/C - Drive Belt Chirp When A/C Compressor Engages

TSB 05-17-8

09/05/05

CHIRP NOISE FROM FEAD BELT WHEN A/C COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGING

FORD:
2002-2005 Explorer

LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Aviator

MERCURY:
2002-2005 Mountaineer

ISSUE
Some 2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Aviator vehicles may exhibit a chirp noise from the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt when the A/C compressor is engaging.

ACTION
Verify concern. Replace the A/C compressor clutch pulley, and set the clutch air gap to the specification listed in this TSB (the Workshop Manual specification is being updated). Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 412.

3. Using the special tool 412-098, hold the A/C clutch plate and remove the clutch nut.

4. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.

5. Remove the A/C clutch hub spacer.

6. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

CAUTION DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS. DAMAGE TO THE A/C CLUTCH PULLEY OR A/C COMPRESSOR MAY RESULT.

7. Using the special tool 412-001, remove the A/C clutch pulley.

8. Install the new A/C clutch pulley using special tool 412-109.

9. Reinstall the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

10. Reinstall the original A/C clutch hub spacer.

11. Reinstall the A/C clutch disc and hub.

12. Using special tool 412-098, hold the A/C clutch plate and reinstall the A/C clutch nut. Tighten to 14 lb-ft (19 N.m).

13. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap to 0.010 - 0.024" (0.254 - 0.610 mm), by adding or removing A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.

14. Reinstall the A/C compressor.

15. Recharge the system.


WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

 

[ajajaj]

Thanks!!!

THANKS A BUNCH! I complained about this noise multiple times when I first bought the car and then gave up on it. All they kept saying is that they couldn't duplicate it. Now I have to fight b/c its out of warranty...