1997 Ford Taurus Cold Dinging Noise

1997 FORD TAURUS
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ILUVTOLAFF
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This has been going on for about a week now. When I start my car, it immediately has a dinging sound--sounds like the Salvtion Army bell during Christmas time :)--ding, ding, ding and so on. It sounds like it's right in front of the driver's side. You can't hear it from inside the car--only outside. As soon as the car warms up, after about 5 minutes, it stops. I've looked under the hood and see nothing that can be seen. What could this be?
Thank you!
Mar 4, 2007 at 1:05 AM
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ILUVTOLAFF
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yoo-hoo! Any help/ideas here? Thanks! :?
Mar 5, 2007 at 3:04 AM
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Could I please get a reply to my problem?
Mar 7, 2007 at 12:29 AM
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Maybe something is loose on the exhaust system??? It heats up and tightens??? I had a car that had a loose heat shield clamp that rattled when cold, quiet when hot.. not saying that's your deal, but check under the car while it's running... get yourself a good pair of ramps to drive up on and check it out, be careful under there.
Mar 7, 2007 at 10:50 AM
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Thank you so much! I'll get it looked into! I very much appreciate your reply. :D
Mar 7, 2007 at 11:39 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shield clamps for looseness that rattles when cold and quiets as it heats. Safely raise the car on ramps and check underneath while the engine is running.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Ford Taurus reported a dinging sound near the driver's side that starts immediately and stops after about five minutes of warmup, audible only outside the car. An expert suggested a loose exhaust component or heat shield clamp that tightens as it heats, and recommended a careful under-car inspection while running. The owner planned to have it checked.

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