Screeching Noise while driving and idle.

Asked by GuruY157S Mar 13, 2018 at 10:53 PM about the 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 Eddie Bauer the car
makes a screeching squiling noise when I start it
and when I accelerate. I checked the idler pully and
it seemed ok but the loud noise seems to be
coming from it. I took the pully off and inspected it
and it seemed fine put it back on and still makes
noise. The noise goes away when I spray the belt
and its wet. Do you think its the pully and should I
just replace it and the belt?

1 Answer
101,595

KenF answered 6 years ago

Check all the pulleys, including (and especially) the AC pulley. I've had more trouble with that then with idlers or tensioners. But if you suspect the idler, then by all means replace it, it's not that expensive, and if it's been a while since the belt was replaced then it couldn't hurt to do that too. An ounce of prevention as they say.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Screeching Noise while driving and idle. 1 Answer

    I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 Eddie Bauer the car makes a screeching squiling noise when I start it and when I accelerate. I checked the idler pully and it seemed ok but the loud noise seems to be...

    2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Thumping noise in the rear while driving 3 Answers

    While driving there is a thumping noise coming from under the truck. It is not a shock and all the bushing look good. I tried boucing and shaking the truck while in park and it will not make the n...

    2001 Ford Explorer XLT

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car won’t start, loud screeching noise? 1 Answer

    When I try to start my 2003 Ford Explorer, sometimes instead of starting normally it will instead scream at me. I don't know how to describe it, it’s kind of like a high pitched drill sound. just ...

    2003 Ford Explorer

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • What would cause my Ford Exployer to die while driving and not start right back 4 Answers

    First my power control modulure fuse has blown a couple of times out of the blue but now my Ford Explorer will start but it seems to die while driving and not start right back we hear no noise or sign...

    Ford Explorer

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Movement while driving 1 Answer

    Hit a pot hole or railroad tracks or heck even bumping the steering wheel the interior lights come on and the seat moves back.

    2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2004 Ford Explorer

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,850
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Expedition
810 Great Deals out of 22,882 listings starting at $675
Used Ford F-150
5,866 Great Deals out of 131,415 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,024 Great Deals out of 20,241 listings starting at $1,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,536 Great Deals out of 49,679 listings starting at $624
Used Toyota Highlander
1,185 Great Deals out of 18,017 listings starting at $675
Used Dodge Durango
792 Great Deals out of 21,014 listings starting at $550
Used Honda Pilot
931 Great Deals out of 28,808 listings starting at $775
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,131 Great Deals out of 18,663 listings starting at $1,800
Used Ford Escape
2,288 Great Deals out of 45,503 listings starting at $475
Used GMC Yukon
653 Great Deals out of 11,280 listings starting at $1,950

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 32,276 listings starting at $32,145
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
210 Great Deals out of 8,512 listings starting at $27,998
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
298 Great Deals out of 3,399 listings starting at $16,500
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
478 Great Deals out of 5,405 listings starting at $13,900
2020 Ford Explorer For Sale
314 Great Deals out of 3,447 listings starting at $13,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.