Who is the author of differential and driveline noises?
Who is the author of differential and driveline noises?
Author: David Fuller David Fuller is OnAllCylinders’ managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects.
When did the Ford Explorer Mountaineer come out?
This generation of the Ford Explorer marks the debut of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, introduced in 1996 by Mercury.
When was the third row added to the Ford Explorer?
For 1997, a third-row seat was introduced as an option; expanding seating to seven passengers, the design was only offered in export markets. For 1998, the exterior of the Ford Explorer was given a mid-cycle update.
What kind of drive does the Ford Explorer have?
Rear-wheel drive was standard, with four-wheel drive offered as an option. Following the January 2001 introduction of the third-generation five-door Ford Explorer, the three-door Explorer became a stand-alone model on the second-generation design; the Explorer Sport was produced through the 2003 model year.
Where does the whining noise from the engine come from?
Some report a whining noise from engine, some report it to come from the front right or front left and some are plain clueless about it. One probably needs to have near to ‘Vulcan’ hearing (refer: Star Trek), to locate the exact position of the whining component.
Author: David Fuller David Fuller is OnAllCylinders’ managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects.
What to do when your car whines when you accelerate?
You could check whether the problem is in the transmission in the following way. Accelerate the car to speeds at which the whining noise is the loudest, switch to neutral gear and kill the engine. If the noise still persists, then the problem lies somewhere in the drivetrain or transmission.
