2000 Ford Crown Victoria Whining Noise

2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMPNEALY
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Hi I have an 2000 Ford Crown Vic police Interceptor with 147,000 miles, I notice when I accelerate that there is a high pitched whining noise that comes from the engine, but when the car is idle the sound stops.
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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I see 2 possibilities.

A whistle sound coming from the ductwork of the air intake system.
or
A bearing in something that spins is failing,
e.g., water pump, alternator, belt pulley.

Does the sound go away after you get up to the speed you want, and let off of the gas pedal?
Jul 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM
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AMPNEALY
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Yes after i ease off the gas the sound stops
Jul 1, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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I'm leaning towards the ductwork of the air intake system.
Look it over for any missing parts, cracks in the plastic tubing, or loose fitting clamps.

I could also just be the nature of the beast.
Jul 1, 2009 at 5:11 PM