2013 Ford Explorer: whining or grinding noise

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Fuel system, Suspension · OK

This winter I began starting my vehicle and letting it warm up before driving it. After letting it run approximately 10 to 15 minutes, I opened my door and to get in and there was a very strong exhaust smell inside. I would have to roll my windows down to clear the cabin of the fumes. This happened every single time I would let it sit and warm up. There is also something happening with what I believe is my drive-train. There is a lot of different noises (squealing/whining, grinding (metal to metal), clanking and thumping) when I give it gas after sitting at a light. As soon as I step on the gas pedal it makes all the above noises and jerks, then acts like it doesn't want to go. It finally kicks in then goes. Once it kicks in, it drives just fine. The noise sounds like its coming from the undercarriage and sometimes the rear end. I am not driving the vehicle now, it is parked in my driveway, so I am currently without transportation. There is also a very loud popping noise coming from the front end. I was told this could be ball joints or possibly stabilizers.

Filed Nov 6, 2020 · Steering · 184,000 miles · TN

My explorer was experiencing the exact symptoms and diagnosis as in the recall 14s06 at low speeds the electronic power steering would fault causing it to be more difficult to steer in short burst it would come and go as well as making a whining sound. I took the vehicle to the dealership and the root of the problem ended up being the steering gear/rack and pinion it cost me roughly 2,000 to have it replaced when I questioned them about this recall they said my vehicle did not fall under recall 14s06 but my vehicle had the exact symptoms of said recall. This is extremely dangerous and can cause a crash with inexperienced drivers. Especially with kids in the car. The vehicle has been repaired at my expense with no help from the dealership as far as parts and labor cost

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Steering · 184,000 miles · TN

At approx 184k miles the steering started making a grinding/ howling sound when turning at idle or driving, also around 55mph while making a left hand or right hand turn the steering wheel will catch and act like it gets stuck briefly almost like it stopped steering. Which was extremely scary no dash lights popped up no warning just happened out of no where it's hard to explain threw typing. If you turned it would not correct itself it would stay turning.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OH

Total loss of power steering while driving. The steering is making a whining and grinding noise.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Engine · 813 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. After attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact heard a whining noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine computer was flashed, but the failure continued. While driving, an egg like odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that the odor was due to a failed overflow jar for the radiator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 813.