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Re: odd squeak [johndix60]
by k2slc
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May 17, 2008 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: johndix60 (May 17, 2008 8:42 am)
I was curious about the 5000K check-up too. In my 2008 manual in the back I think it says it is mainly an inspection and a tire rotation issue. Since I put snowtires on my FEH over the winter and just had my regular tires put back on, I wasn't too worried about the tire rotation. I mostly took it in because of "the squeak". When I dropped it off, the service advisor said the oil change would be free, as the dealer does the first one free. I asked why they were going to do one, since the manual does not indicate a need for an oil change until 10K miles. He said that he didn't really think that was smart and that although he knows this is what Ford says, he still advises every 3500 miles. I think the bottom line is that they want them coming in for oil changes to get the money.
Given that the bottom line on my bill yesterday was 0, I'm not going to complain. Now I'll settle into the regular routine of following the manual, rather than what the dealer service is saying.
Kristen
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Squeek & Rattle - Ford Escape Hybrid
by pje123
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Jun 29, 2008 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: detjen (Aug 07, 2006 11:29 am)
I am just adding a ME TOO to this string. My 2006 FEH squeeks and rattles like a taxi cab. I am bringing it to the dealer tomorrow.
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Re: odd squeak [joseph85750]
by jmmilleritc
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Oct 16, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: joseph85750 (May 09, 2008 1:40 pm)
I'm having the same weird chirping squeak noise on my 08 Mariner Hybrid that I got back last November. I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out and was curious if you've had any luck with your dealer fixing the noise.
I'll let you know if I find out anything as well.
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Re: odd squeak [jmmilleritc]
by joseph85750
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Oct 16, 2008 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: jmmilleritc (Oct 16, 2008 8:30 am)
The dealership couldn't figure it out, but I believe I found it on my own. I think it's the radiator cooling fan. There appears to be some sort of relay or clutch type of thing that kicks in and out when the fan starts. The chirp sound is coming from that.
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Re: Squeek & Rattle - Ford Escape Hybrid [pje123]
by pje123
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Oct 16, 2008 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: pje123 (Jun 29, 2008 12:01 pm)
Have them look at the back gate. The dealer added a strip of felt around the latch catch and the noise finally went away. I had to take them on two test drives before they completely went over the car, though. Keep on 'em.
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Re: Squeek & Rattle - Ford Escape Hybrid [pje123]
by joseph85750
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Oct 16, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: pje123 (Oct 16, 2008 1:24 pm)
My chirp sound was in front, and only occurred when it was warm.
The squeak you describe I also have, and it's in the latch. If I cut about an inch off a straw and slit it such that I can slide it on the metal latch, it takes care of that squeak.
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