serpentine belt!! yes, i have the 94 eddie bauer edition explorer and after i replaced the belt......WOW........it was gone ;) the belt is the easiest thing to remove as far as vital engine components goes. after you remove the belt, check to see if the tensioner pulley is loose or feels like it wants to "fall off" in your hand, that could be a culprit as well.
It,s the starter hanging up or staying engaged breifly upon start up...Mine did the same thing and I got under it and coated it up with wd40 and never heard it again...
I'm going to agree with everyone who says it's the serpantine belt. In Explorers that is an easy fix. On a seperate note it looks like you also have a leak near the front of driver side. You might want to do something about that, a car without fluids is going to fail very fast and have more problems.
@dodge69874 the awd explorer V8's can have a manual 4x4 transfercase swapped into them from a 97-2001 or so F150
96-97 should use 97-98 F150 transfercases as you'd need the geared speed reader, 98+ dont need it and can use any, but I recommend 99+ F150 as the tone ring in them can be used for the rear ABS/speedometer sensor if you swap for a 9" or 1 ton axles full articles on this at explorerforum
It's obviously something in your belt system. It could be a few things. A/C pump, Alternator, water pump. Just check and see. Are you losing power to your electronics, it'll be your alternator.
Are you losing cold air or none at all, probably your A/C pump.
It's a Ford. They all make that noise. Get ready for the engine and tranny to explode. Make sure not to get towed by a Toyota with a sticky throttle though.
@assphincter actually the 4.0 OHV engine he has is pretty stout if under powered for the weight of this vehicle. the transmissions are known to go bad on both versions of the 4.0 in the explorer and ranger, but as long as fluids are changed and you dont give it too hard of a life, it will go over 150K before trouble starts.
the V8's have known to go well over 250K in comparison
yeah its your belt. just take some soap and be careful when doin this take it while the truck is running and press the soap against the belt and underneath it. let it pretty much lube it. thats what i do
As opposed to RWD or the difference between the two? The difference between the two is that AWD is like full time 4WD only that you can't switch between 2WD, 4WD LO, and 4WD HI. With 4x4 you can switch between all three.
check ur auto belt tensioner mine did that to me one day two days later the auto belt tensioner bearing broke and the belt snapped had to have it towed from way farther then i wanted to and cost me like 600 to fix it it's a cheap fix if u catch it in time like 150 but between towing cost and part and labor it came around 600
on the top pulley, (wheel with the belt running across it) behind the fan, there should be a knob-looking thing on it, between it and the fan. Facing your truck, give it about 1/4 spin to the right. start it see if it squeals, keep trying until it does not anymore. It could just be not enough tension on your belt.
i have a 96 explorer too it is the best truck they last forever if you take care of it with maintenance.
fordexplorerguy 1 week ago
Tensioner pully or water pump needs to be replaced most likely
SDUndisputed 4 months ago
Change your belt
Jobforacowboy134 8 months ago
I don't know what the Serpentine belt is, but from my experience whenever there is a sound like that i was told its the belt.
halflife103 9 months ago
Like a puma.
EZ30Loyale 9 months ago
serpentine belt!! yes, i have the 94 eddie bauer edition explorer and after i replaced the belt......WOW........it was gone ;) the belt is the easiest thing to remove as far as vital engine components goes. after you remove the belt, check to see if the tensioner pulley is loose or feels like it wants to "fall off" in your hand, that could be a culprit as well.
good luck.
bikr1975 10 months ago
Accepted Solution:
Camshaft Position Sensor shaft worn.
tryagain2000 10 months ago
Change your belt.
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Xbox720fan101 11 months ago
It,s the starter hanging up or staying engaged breifly upon start up...Mine did the same thing and I got under it and coated it up with wd40 and never heard it again...
auntalice68 1 year ago
Fender?
undertake782 1 year ago
I have the same problem when its cold with my 98 explorer. Its done the same on my motorcycle I took the starter apart and cleaned it works fine now.
aporschelover 1 year ago
Notice it happens right as you start it...starter
auntalice68 1 year ago
It,s absolutly the starter...mine does the same thing especially in cold weather...
auntalice68 1 year ago
It,s absolutly the starter...mine does the samr thing especially in cold weather...
auntalice68 1 year ago
sounds like it could be a loose belt or vaccuum leak. just a personal theory
SocietyFailing 1 year ago
Change your exhaust bearing.
killerboogy69 1 year ago
I'm going to agree with everyone who says it's the serpantine belt. In Explorers that is an easy fix. On a seperate note it looks like you also have a leak near the front of driver side. You might want to do something about that, a car without fluids is going to fail very fast and have more problems.
MrAm727 1 year ago
serpentine belt, or possibly water pump bearings
unicyclerider15 1 year ago
i think your turning signal fluid is low .
lilwiseman 1 year ago 2
@lilwiseman lol... that sounds about rite
redkingrd 1 year ago
i think your pissing off the squirrels in your engine bay... :/
turbo2449 1 year ago 12
@turbo2449 lmao! awwww man
BRANDON85L 9 months ago
Replace your serpentine belt.
TheTarrMan 1 year ago 8
Loose Fanbelt?
MitsuMREvo 1 year ago
i had the same problem , spray some wd40 or some type of oil on the alternator pulley, then just run it for a min , ittl stop
95steveexplorer 1 year ago
@dodge69874 the awd explorer V8's can have a manual 4x4 transfercase swapped into them from a 97-2001 or so F150
96-97 should use 97-98 F150 transfercases as you'd need the geared speed reader, 98+ dont need it and can use any, but I recommend 99+ F150 as the tone ring in them can be used for the rear ABS/speedometer sensor if you swap for a 9" or 1 ton axles full articles on this at explorerforum
electrohacker 1 year ago
its idle pulley bearings, those are known to go bad on explorers
electrohacker 1 year ago
fanbelt
lonegunman69 1 year ago
It's obviously something in your belt system. It could be a few things. A/C pump, Alternator, water pump. Just check and see. Are you losing power to your electronics, it'll be your alternator.
Are you losing cold air or none at all, probably your A/C pump.
Vehicle over heating, probably your water pump.
Dshaws90fordf150 1 year ago
its a fanblet
hippie762 1 year ago
It's a Ford. They all make that noise. Get ready for the engine and tranny to explode. Make sure not to get towed by a Toyota with a sticky throttle though.
assphincter 1 year ago
@assphincter actually the 4.0 OHV engine he has is pretty stout if under powered for the weight of this vehicle. the transmissions are known to go bad on both versions of the 4.0 in the explorer and ranger, but as long as fluids are changed and you dont give it too hard of a life, it will go over 150K before trouble starts.
the V8's have known to go well over 250K in comparison
electrohacker 1 year ago
if it is a 4.0 ohv I would it might be a bad synchronizer
3x69909 2 years ago
Idler pully or tensioner, pretty common explorer thing, I have 3 of them and all have had that problem
dewalt23293 2 years ago 2
Its def ur starter. same thing was goin on wit mine but it stopped after while. its the starter
lookbitchfuckyou 2 years ago
yea it your starter not disengaging fast enoff same problem on my 4.6
mralero 2 years ago
no no no they are all wrong dont listen too any of them......it definetly sounds like ur cuhnoooooder valve
mig09559 2 years ago
yeah its your belt. just take some soap and be careful when doin this take it while the truck is running and press the soap against the belt and underneath it. let it pretty much lube it. thats what i do
matthewpaintballer 2 years ago
needs new belts or belts need retentsioning!
AlexCameronMulcahy 2 years ago
belt tensioner, mines doin it too
99oldsintrigue 2 years ago
it's your belt
TheTarrMan 2 years ago
U just killed a Squirrel with your fan belt LOL . jk :P
Nice Ex man, im getting one to a 1997 Limited 5.0L
sweetcougar 2 years ago
Get one with 4x4 or AWD.
dodge69874 2 years ago
whats the difference??
blvd12 2 years ago
As opposed to RWD or the difference between the two? The difference between the two is that AWD is like full time 4WD only that you can't switch between 2WD, 4WD LO, and 4WD HI. With 4x4 you can switch between all three.
dodge69874 2 years ago
yeah my dad has the eddie baur AWD and i have the XLS RWD, i like the 4x4 but not when its all the time
NinJaLifeguard 2 years ago
Yeah, I wish I had one with 4x4. Maybe I'll get a 2005 F150 with 4x4 soon. That would be nice.
dodge69874 2 years ago
i want a 2003 subaru impreza WRX, there AWD and basically a rally car haha
NinJaLifeguard 2 years ago
lol. That's cool. But I need a truck for boat hauling duty.
dodge69874 2 years ago
what kind of oil you putin it
granderd 2 years ago
sounds like your started is not returning fast and hitting the flywheel, or your serp belt tensioner
02steedastang 3 years ago
check ur auto belt tensioner mine did that to me one day two days later the auto belt tensioner bearing broke and the belt snapped had to have it towed from way farther then i wanted to and cost me like 600 to fix it it's a cheap fix if u catch it in time like 150 but between towing cost and part and labor it came around 600
zachbeck2022 3 years ago
on the top pulley, (wheel with the belt running across it) behind the fan, there should be a knob-looking thing on it, between it and the fan. Facing your truck, give it about 1/4 spin to the right. start it see if it squeals, keep trying until it does not anymore. It could just be not enough tension on your belt.
BlowingPumpkins 3 years ago
sounds like one of your belt pulley's it might the one right there in the middle on the top
infinity3jif 3 years ago
so badass :D
kdec21 3 years ago