2007 Ford Explorer Engine squeak

2007 FORD EXPLORER
30,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEILIO
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The truck squeaks on start-up, idle, and while driving. the squeak gets faster with more gas and I think it's the main belt but I'm not sure.

Took it to mechanic and it was quiet for a few days after (thought it was fixed for good) and has now come back.

any ideas on a permanent fix?

will a new belt do it?
Sep 24, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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MATHIASO
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hello Neillo

tell me what did the mechanic replaced when it becomes quiet was the belt he replaced?
Sep 24, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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NEILIO
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He did not replace anything.

He said he roughed up (abraded) the belt surface so it would not squeak.

thanks
Sep 24, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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MATHIASO
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replace the belt and see what happened
if the noise still there after belt replacement, please contact me.
Sep 24, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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He probably hit it with a belt dressing to calm it down could be very well be a driven component on its way out
Sep 24, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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MATHIASO
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yes you are right, it could be a problem with pulley allignement or alternator not align with other pulley.
it will be good to check pulleys.
Sep 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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NEILIO
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Ok thanks a bunch guys. I'm going to replace the belt and see what happens.
Sep 24, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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