Can you help with engine/transmission problem?
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Can you help with engine/transmission problem?
Thank God for the internet. First of all, I don't know much about cars so I appreciate everyone's response.
I have the wierdest sound coming from my 2003 Ford Explorer. After a cold start, I start to accelerate, and the Explorer makes a loud rattling/grinding sound that lasts approximately 1-2 seconds. It almost sounds like getting your tires changed where the air wrenches are tightening the bolts on your wheels, and the bolts can't be turned anymore.
As I mentioned, given my lack of experience with car, I can't tell whether this is an engine, transmission, or some other problem. Can anyone give me some insight on this issue???
The car has about 81K miles on it. At about 60K, I had the transmission fluid replaced. I don't know if this has anything to do with the sound, but I am curious whether the fluid was changed properly. Thoughts?!
Thanks again.
I have the wierdest sound coming from my 2003 Ford Explorer. After a cold start, I start to accelerate, and the Explorer makes a loud rattling/grinding sound that lasts approximately 1-2 seconds. It almost sounds like getting your tires changed where the air wrenches are tightening the bolts on your wheels, and the bolts can't be turned anymore.
As I mentioned, given my lack of experience with car, I can't tell whether this is an engine, transmission, or some other problem. Can anyone give me some insight on this issue???
The car has about 81K miles on it. At about 60K, I had the transmission fluid replaced. I don't know if this has anything to do with the sound, but I am curious whether the fluid was changed properly. Thoughts?!
Thanks again.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Valley Forge, PA
Hmmm... Had a similar symptom/noise prior to failure of the flex plate last May in my Ranger. Not sure if this can be checked on an Explorer without removal of the tranny. The Ranger did this 2 or 3 times before the fracture finally just rounded out under torque. I got lucky. No flying pieces.
