Squeak Noise After Auto Stop/Start

[BroncoBurnette]

Purchased my 2022 BSBB brand new from dealership in September of 22. A couple of months later I noticed a squeak coming from the dash area ONLY after the auto stop/start turns back on. It spent 2 days back at the dealership shop where they were not able to find a solid solution. They said it didn't happen consistently enough to definitively identify source. (Of course it's consistent whenever I drive it.)

The technician said: "Traced noise to what sounds like it is coming from the climate housing, possibly the air inlet doors or actuator but unable to definitively identify source of the noise. Applied grease to air inlet door hinges at this time."

The greased air inlet door didn't work. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Or have any suggestions? It's a total mystery as of now.

I should also note that this does not seem to be connected to brakes in any way, as it happens whether I'm still pressing the brakes or not.

Thanks in advance!!

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[Ford Motor Company]

Purchased my 2022 BSBB brand new from dealership in September of 22. A couple of months later I noticed a squeak coming from the dash area ONLY after the auto stop/start turns back on. It spent 2 days back at the dealership shop where they were not able to find a solid solution. They said it didn't happen consistently enough to definitively identify source. (Of course it's consistent whenever I drive it.)

The technician said: "Traced noise to what sounds like it is coming from the climate housing, possibly the air inlet doors or actuator but unable to definitively identify source of the noise. Applied grease to air inlet door hinges at this time."

The greased air inlet door didn't work. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Or have any suggestions? It's a total mystery as of now.

I should also note that this does not seem to be connected to brakes in any way, as it happens whether I'm still pressing the brakes or not.

Thanks in advance!!

Hey there! I can look into your Bronco’s noise concerns on my end if you’d like. Will you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership info?

 

[Steelbronco]

Maybe you should take your phone and try to record the noise for the technicians just to prove what you are saying. If this is possible?

 

[BroncoBurnette]

Maybe you should take your phone and try to record the noise for the technicians just to prove what you are saying. If this is possible?

They were able to hear the noise themselves, just not able to find the issue

 

[Steelbronco]

So if I read this correctly as long as the Auto start/stop is off you do not have this squeak?

 

[BroncoBurnette]

Yes, correct! If I’m sitting at a stoplight and the engine auto turns off, when it turns back on about a full second later you hear the squeak. I’ll try to get a video to post on here if I can

 

[Steelbronco]

That could be a number of things even related to the motor starting back up. Say a motor mount for example but you think it may be in the dash?
I ultimately have no idea and am only trying to help....I'm sure you'll get it.
I know these types of noises drive me crazy until I find them so best of luck!

 

[BroncoBurnette]

That could be a number of things even related to the motor starting back up. Say a motor mount for example but you think it may be in the dash?

It's definitely coming from the front area. Technician said dash

 

[BroncoBurnette]

That could be a number of things even related to the motor starting back up. Say a motor mount for example but you think it may be in the dash?
I ultimately have no idea and am only trying to help....I'm sure you'll get it.
I know these types of noises drive me crazy until I find them so best of luck!

Drives me crazy too! Thank you!

 

[Glamdring70]

I don't think they're trying very hard or just got too focused on the dash if you pointed them that way. It probably sounds like the dash, but is actually the motor or some component up there. Try some belt dressing. Or change the climate settings to off. Maybe noise from the compressor belt or pulley is coming through the vent system when it actuates.

 

[Diver 77]

It's definitely coming from the front area. Technician said dash

I have the same issue just haven't taking it in, like you said it doesn't do it all the time.

 

[BroncoBurnette]

I have the same issue just haven't taking it in, like you said it doesn't do it all the time.

You're the first person I've heard that is having the same issue. Glad to know I'm not the only one! I'll keep you posted on anything I find, if you wouldn't mind doing the same!

 

[Meanderthal]

I don't think they're trying very hard or just got too focused on the dash if you pointed them that way. It probably sounds like the dash, but is actually the motor or some component up there. Try some belt dressing. Or change the climate settings to off. Maybe noise from the compressor belt or pulley is coming through the vent system when it actuates.

If the noise happens about a second after it restarts, I would doubt that it is the belt. The belt was my first thought but the timing doesn’t seem to be right.

 

[coolsan]

How about if you turn off the engine the regular way and re-start it a minute later…is the sound there? Have you tried this on/off cycle in N and P?

my two cents

 

[Mark S.]

How about if you turn off the engine the regular way and re-start it a minute later…is the sound there? Have you tried this on/off cycle in N and P?

my two cents

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