I have a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 87,000 miles on it. It has a V6 engine and automatic transmission. About 8 months ago I had the brake pads and rotors replaced and so I am not sure if this has to do with my problem since they should still work fine. Besides my brakes still squealing and needing to get them checked out, I have been hearing this high pitched whirring/whining noise coming from underneath my car. At first I only heard the noise once I had been driving for a little while and whenever the car was in gear (which inevitably meant the brake was applied) and now I hear it all the time except when it is in neutral and/or I am not using the brakes. Could my rotors be warped or is it something else? I am at a loss here. I am a grad student in a new town and don't know any mechanics in the area. I just can't afford to be ripped off and it is sad, but some people do it, so I would like to get an idea of what it could be before I go. Thanks for your help!!
Nov 15, 2007 at 12:36 AM