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I have a 4x4 explorer and it makes a roaring sound from front end is this normal for this model to do this

  • gerry bissi May 11, 2010

    when? cold? is it cooling fan?

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This model explorer is equipped with a mechanical clutch fan. When starting the engine and when accelerating from a stop, it can tend to roar as the engine reeves up. If that is what you are hearing then yes, it is normal.

  • Anonymous Oct 13, 2011

    Roaring sound when start

  • James Foster
    James Foster Feb 17, 2023

    Not this,it just starts at about 65 or 70mph and just gets louder as you get faster.

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Click the link below: -----

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For step by step troubleshooting this problem, I suggest you to refer the help links mentioned below. Its a complete solution with proper explanation to identify the cause of problem: ------


Click the link below: -----

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For step by step troubleshooting these problem,i suggest you to refer the help links mentioned below.Its a complete solution with proper explanation to identify the cause of problem:------

Click the link below:-----

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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-makes-clicking-noise.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/chirping-noise-from-car.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-are-possibilities-for-clicking.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/squealing-at-start-up-on-car.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/chirping-sound-coming-from-engine.html

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Vehicle making Clunk Thump Thud noise?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-making-clunk-thump-thud-noise.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/4x4-truck-makes-roaring-noise-in-front.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/heater-makes-clicking-noise-under-dash.html

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Click the link below:---
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-will-not-go-into-4wd-high-or-4wd.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/4x4-truck-makes-roaring-noise-in-front.html

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