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Bruce Empson Posted on Mar 28, 2013
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1998 Ford Escort Sport, makes a whistle sound

Sport model with the 16 valve 2.0 L Zetec VCT engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temp (cooling fan starts) there is an intermittent muffled whistle that comes from somewhere near the Throttle control body. Also, If we operate the engine with the hood open, until the radiator cooling fan starts. Then turn off the engine. Shortly after the engine stops it makes the same whistle, but very short duration. Could this be something that is vacuum actuated?

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Make sure the radiator pressure cap is the correct one and that the hose is not soft--check the lower hose and heater hoses for softness as well. They should be firm, but not hard or cracking. The temperature sensor is reporting normal operating temperature, so it and the thermostat are working correctly (hot water would blow out of the radiator if it were stuck). Check the cooling fan for free turning and no noise. Check it's grounding connection. Check the fuse box for blown fuses to the fan and to the A/C compressor. Make sure all the relays and fuses are firmly pressed into their sockets. Check the A/C compressor clutch winding for resistance--should not read infinity. Does the blower motor for the heater/A/C run when either is turned on? The A/C switch on the dash may be defective.

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