1997 Ford Explorer Air Intake noise

1997 FORD EXPLORER
210,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAVEMACK
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When the motor heats up in a hot climate area there is a loud howling noise from the air intake. Once I accelerate and cruise it goes away. As soon as I am back in traffic or idling standing still it starts to howl again.
Jun 19, 2010 at 1:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure it isn't the fan clutch engaging when it gets hot and not an intake issue?
Jun 19, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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PAVEMACK
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Yes I am sure. I have found it coming from the air intake pipe. I took off the air filter to be sure. I am talking about when the engine is at full temperature and running not just when the fan clutch kicks in. Thanks.
Jun 20, 2010 at 12:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There really isn't anything there that would make a howing other than the actual air being drawn through the intake.
Jun 20, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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