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Old 08-28-2008, 11:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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My 2002 Escape XLT has 86,000 miles on it and just started making this high pitched whine after I start the engine....the pitch goes up upon acceleration? Any ideas of what this could be an indication of????
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Sounds like a bearimg in a pulley,tensioner or alternator.Remove the accessory drive belt and see if the noise goes away.Spin each pully by hand and check for roughness or noise.
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Sounds like a bearimg in a pulley,tensioner or alternator.Remove the accessory drive belt and see if the noise goes away.Spin each pully by hand and check for roughness or noise.
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I agree, also have you had the vehicle serviced lately?, if so what was completed?
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I just got my escape back from the shop...new alternator, trans fluid flush, power steering flush, new sway bar and new battery, 2 new tires, they threw in an oil change and alignment......the whine is still present albeit now it is lower in pitch. Suggestions?
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It could be the alternator belt rubbing on something.
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hi lewigen, i have a 2001 ford escape 6 cylinder 4x4 that also has a high pitch while accelarating; however it the sound stop when brakes are applied. does you noise go away when brakes are applied?

anyone have any ideas -- still think its the alternator?
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I had a new alternator installed on my 06 escape, the whine started upon installation and it never went away, they replaced the alternator a second time due to the whine. It is normal to occur after a new installation but it should go away after a couple days.

Also the fuel pump can cause a high pitched whine , have you changed your fuel filter at proper intervals ?, I still suspect the alternator first though.
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