2002 Ford Explorer Characteristic???

[jhromy]

Hello everyone I am new to the boards. I don't know much about cars but I am curious with the one I have now. It is a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS automatic transmission. My problem is if the car sits over night or for a short/long period of time when I first shift from Park to Drive there is a screech noise coming from the engine. I had it into ford on friday and they told me that this is a Characteristic of a Ford Explorer. I was wondering if anybody knew if this was true and if anybody owns the same model if they are experiencing this. Thanks for your help.

[hollens5]

I think that is some bull..I have the same truck as you and I have no screeeching when changing from any of the gears, you should get on your warranty and tell them to fix that ...good luck

[SeanC78]

I've never heard that before. I own a 2004 Ford Explorer and mine doesnt make the sound you desribed. You should try to go to another shop to see if they say the same thing which i doubt they do. Good Luck

[carmelo77]

I've got the same problem on my 02 4x4 XLT. A squeal/screech sound is heard when shifting from reverse to drive or from drive to reverse. It is also prone to turning off when going from reverse to drive. I don't think it is a "characteristic" of the explorer but rather poor craftmenship.

[trucku]

I have the same issue. I especially hear it if I try to drive off after just starting my truck. I don't hear it if I let it warm up a little.

[brylie]

I have the same model but don't have that problem. That would make me nervous enough to get another opinion, doesn't sound like something you should just accept as normal.

[trucku]

Last time I spoke to a Ford Service rep about the noise they gave me the same bull they give everyone "all explorers do that" I wanted to bash him in the head with a sledge.