Ford Explorer whining noise?

6 messages, Last post on Dec 28, 2008 at 8:47 PM

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#5 of 6 Re: Whining noise? [sborowka] by jilltentinger Apr 17, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: sborowka (Mar 17, 2008 4:34 pm) I have a 2003 Explorer and had to take it in multiple times to get the whining noise diagonosed. The noise happened when I accelerated in cold weather. They replaced the alternator (it was under warranty) and it was fine for a couple of years. But now it does it again (and it's out of warranty). I talked to a mechanic yesterday about it and he said that Ford has always had a problem with this alternator and it's bad again.
#6 of 6 Re: Whining noise? [bvilleteg62] by scootter1 Dec 28, 2008 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: bvilleteg62 (Jan 29, 2008 5:34 pm) The 03 I bought my daughter is doing the same thing when you start it when its cold. Once it warms up it goes away almost all the way. It is coming from around the transmission. The mechanic at work said it could be the flex plate cracked. Has anyone else found the cause of their noise? Scott