weird noise, 2003 eddie bauer

David Pedron · Sep 1, 2020

hi all,

thanks in advance for your help!

I have a 2003 5.4 4WD, It recently started making a weird noise which sounds like its coming from the front drivers side but I could possibly be wrong about that.

The noise happens primarily in 2wd. when I put it in 4wd the noise is much less noticeable and is not as consistent but still there, slightly. I had two different mechanics tell me the hubs needed to be changed so I changed them myself. The install went fine, no issues there, but the noise was still there when I took it out for a test drive. the noise is loudest when I press the gas and when I let go, something kinda bangs under the truck, the noise stops for a moment, and then starts again a few minutes later.

I've attached a video here , I'm hoping someone else has experienced this. I cant seem to figure out what is causing this noise.

I appreciate any input,

Thanks

Aspen03 · Sep 1, 2020

Not a clue but I'll follow along being i have a high mileage '03. Might save me a headache one of these days.

Is it more of a rattle? A bit hard to tell on cell phone speakers.

David E · Sep 2, 2020

Hi there.
Sounds very much like my ac compressor clutch/bearings(went bad). Could you ever replicate it while standing? By pressing the pedal? Of only happens when driving then it must be related to the the wheels and all that possibly attached to them. How does it sound from the passenger side? That is the side where the ac compressor is located. If you have a camera like go pro or similar you can have it set possibly under the car while driving and watch what's happening then.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Hamfisted · Sep 2, 2020

The noise is only present when you're driving? Did you inspect the hub actuator and it's vacuum line ? Or what parts did you actually replace?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...5.4l+v8,1411119,drivetrain,4wd+actuator,10456

SoCalStig · Sep 3, 2020

My 2006 Limited 4WD seems to be doing the exact seem thing. It makes a very similar noise in 2WD (without the bang), and it seems to go away when I put it in 4Auto. Going to have it looked at next week. Looking forward to hopefully getting this resolved.

David Pedron · Sep 8, 2020

Hamfisted said:
The noise is only present when you're driving? Did you inspect the hub actuator and it's vacuum line ? Or what parts did you actually replace?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...5.4l+v8,1411119,drivetrain,4wd+actuator,10456

David Pedron · Sep 8, 2020

Hi, sorry guys I didn’t realize you were replying, I thought I had notifications turned on.

yes, the noise is only present when driving, only while accelerating. When I let go of the gas it goes away.

I just changed the actual hubs up front, I didn’t change any vacuum lines or actuators. I may have to check that out.

I’ll keep you all posted, sorry again for the lack of communication.

SoCalStig · Sep 8, 2020

So, as a follow-up to the post on my 2006 limited. Was advised that the vacuum line(s) had pinhole leaks in them, which was causing the noise from the actuator(s). Hopefully this will take care of it.

David Pedron · Sep 10, 2020

Yeah I think I’m having the same issue. I took a look under the truck and the vacuum lines are in pretty bad shape just by the look of them. I’m going to bring it to my mechanic and see what he says.

I’ll keep you all posted.

thanks everyone

riphip · Sep 10, 2020

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...8,1411119,exhaust+&+emission,vacuum+hose,5024

Replace them all. Cheap enough

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