Belt Squeal or Chirp Noise on Cold Startup – 2007-2009 Ford Mercury

4.0L ENGINE BELT SQUEAL OR CHIRP NOISE ON COLD STARTUP   FORD: 2009 Mustang 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer MERCURY: 2007-2008 Mountaineer   2007-2008 Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer and 2009 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine may exhibit a belt squeal or belt chirp from the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt near … Read more

Buzzing Noise from Accelerator Pedal – 1999-2000 Ford Explorer

NOISE – “BUZZING” COMING FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL – 4.0L OHV VEHICLES VIBRATION – VIBRATION COMING FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL – 4.0L OHV VEHICLES   FORD: 1999-2000 EXPLORER   Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L OHV engine may exhibit a vibration or buzz at the accelerator pedal.   This may be caused by engine vibration that is transmitted … Read more

Buzz Hum Noise from Center/Right Side Dash Area – 2006-2008 Ford Mercury

4.0L – PCM BRACKET BUZZ/HUM NOISE FROM CENTER/RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA   FORD: 2006-2008 Explorer 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer   2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer, and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine may exhibit a buzz or hum noise from the center or right side of the instrument panel when … Read more

Metallic Whistle/Hoot Noise after a Cold Soak – 2007-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

COLD START FEAD HOOT – WHISTLE NOISE   FORD: 2007-2008 Mustang, Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer, F-150 LINCOLN: 2007-2008 Mark LT, Navigator MERCURY: 2007-2008 Mountaineer   2007-2008 F-150, Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.6L and 5.4L engine; 2007-2008 Mark LT, Expedition, Navigator vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine; Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac vehicles with … Read more

Spark Plug Thread Damage – 1997-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads.   A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage.   The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more