Symptom Table - Noise, Air Leaks or Water Leaks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM TABLE - NOISE, AIR LEAKS OR WATER LEAKS

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Wind noise, air or water leaks	Body	REFER to the Symptom Table in BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Wind noise, air or water leaks	Roof opening panel	REFER to the Symptom Table in BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Belt driven accessory noise/squeal or chirping	Accessory drive belt Pulleys	REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L -- FUSION & MILAN (EXCEPT HYBRID) article, ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN articleor ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
Front end noise while driving vehicle	Front suspension	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Drive axle or differential	REFER to DRIVELING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Brake system	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Steering linkage or gear	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EPAS) article or STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) article.
	Transmission/transaxle	Refer to the appropriate article in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 , AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - AISIN AW21 , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (HYBRID) for the procedure. Refer to the appropriate article in MANUAL TRANSMISSION - MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION for the procedure. GO to the SYMPTOM TABLE in the appropriate service information.
	Engine	REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Exhaust system	REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	Body	REFER to the Symptom Table in BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	Electric A/C compressor (Hybrid vehicles only)	REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (HYBRID) article.
	Electronic power assist steering gear	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EPAS) article.
	Electric vacuum pump (Hybrid vehicles only)	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Rear end noise while driving vehicle	Rear suspension	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Drive axle or differential	REFER to DRIVELING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Brake system	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Exhaust system	REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	Body	REFER to the Symptom Table in BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	High-voltage battery cooling fan (Hybrid vehicles only)	REFER to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
Noise with vehicle stopped	Engine	REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
	Transmission/transaxle	Refer to the appropriate article in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 , AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - AISIN AW21 , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (HYBRID) for the procedure. Refer to the appropriate article in MANUAL TRANSMISSION - MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION for the procedure. GO to the SYMPTOM TABLE in the appropriate service information.
	Exhaust system	REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	Power steering pump	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) article.
	Generator	REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	A/C compressor	REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
	Body	REFER to the Symptom Table in BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
	High-voltage battery cooling fan (Hybrid vehicles only)	REFER to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.