2003 Ford Explorer weird noises

2003 FORD EXPLORER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 03 ford explorer and I noticed when i accelerate i hear a noise in the what sounds like the rear end kinda siren type noise. When i let off gas and coast to a stop or brake to a stop it sound like a siren winding down any ideas thank you
Nov 1, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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Have you checked wheel bearings, pinion bearing and trans output shaft bearing?
Nov 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM
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I got the rear end rebuilt about 4 months ago so it shouldn't be that. How do you check wheel bearings or the trans outuput shaft.
Nov 2, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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Basically, you need to check for excessive play in the component.
Nov 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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