1994 Ford Explorer Humming noise

FELICIAHARRIS

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1994 FORD EXPLORER

1994 Ford Explorer Four Wheel Drive Automatic 126000 miles

I have a 1994 ford explorer 126,000 miles. It just started making this humming noise coming. The sound continues until the car is off.

Friday, April 16th, 2010 AT 10:33 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Do you hear it with the engine running but the car stoped?

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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 5:58 PM

FELICIAHARRIS

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Yes I do hear the sound when the car is running, but it has stopped.

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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 6:21 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If it is coming from the engine area, it could be anything that is belt driven, water pump, alternator, p/s pump, idler pulley, tensionier pulley. What I am going to suggest is to remove the serp belt and start the engine to see if the sound is gone so we can limit it to that area. NOTE: Do Not run the engine for more than about 10 seconds without the belt. It could overheat and then you'll end up with new problems.

Try this and let me know if the sound goes away. If, however, you are sure the sound isn't coming from the front of the vehicle, let me know.

Joe

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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 8:49 PM