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Operating Condition - Vehicle Is Not Moving

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Static operation
    • Noise occurs during component/system functioning. GO to SYMPTOM CHARTS .
  2. While cranking
    1. Grinding or whine, differential ring gear or starter motor pinion noise. GO to SYMPTOM CHARTS .
    2. Rattle. Exhaust hanger, exhaust heat shield or A/C line noise. GO to SYMPTOM CHARTS .
    3. Vibration. Acceptable condition.
  3. At idle
  4. During Gear Selection
    1. Vehicle parked on a steep incline. Acceptable noise.
    2. Vehicle parked on a flat surface. GO to SYMPTOM CHARTS .