timesaver Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 2013 Ford Edge Limited with 85,000 miles. I hear a chirping sound when I take off from a stop. Just one simple "chirp" Any ideas what is causing this? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminator Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Your tires spinning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Light throttle? Heavy throttle? FWD or AWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timesaver Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 It happens if I pull away fast or slow. No spinning tires. I can be driving down the street and slow down for traffic then accelerate and there is the chirp. It is the same sort of sound the walk/don't walk signs make if that helps. FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 The walk/don't walk signs in my area beep ... could be brake pads are a bit loose? When did you last have brake work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Does it only happen after touching the brakes? What if you slow down without the brakes then accelerate again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Sounds like it's part od the chassis/suspension system. At a stop, the car stops with the nose dipping. Starting up, the nose lifts and the suspension shifts. I would begin by looking at the torsion bars, front struts, etc. Try bouncing the front end (while parked) to see if you can recreate the squeek. Could be as simple as a bushing getting hard and needing a little lubrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timesaver Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I have had brakes done probably in the last 6 months. (I'm not exactly sure, but I do take my car in for regular maintenance, to the Ford dealer) This morning I did slow down and then accelerate and it did not happen. I did not accelerate quickly. I notice the sound is only on the the front passenger side. I need to have somebody stand outside and listen. I remember getting something done with the shocks, I think last fall. I feel like this car has way too many issues for the age. 96% of my driving is freeway. I have had 6 Explorers & Mountaineers combined so I'm not just trying to bag on Ford. My next car will probably be an Edge again. I'll try bouncing the front end. Thanks and let me know if anybody has any other ideas. Hard to take to the dealer by y house since they are open less hours than I work. I don't trust the Ford dealer in the city I work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knickerbocker Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Do you have a turbocharged engine? Sometimes when accelerating quickly I can hear the turbo spool on my 2.0 EcoBoost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Do you have a turbocharged engine? Sometimes when accelerating quickly I can hear the turbo spool on my 2.0 EcoBoost. Your turbo "chirps" when you accelerate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Not really much to go on so I will make a SWAG. 1. Belt either serpentine or power steering. 2. Sway bar link broken and you hear but it would be more consistent in noise. 3. It is a loading issues so more than likely a suspension related issue check LCA bushings, strut bearing but no way to check them unless you bounce the Edge. Mount GOpro under the suspected area and drive around you might get luck to catch it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knickerbocker Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Your turbo "chirps" when you accelerate? Not a constant 'chirp' but you can definitely hear the turbo go 'pewfffff' when hitting the accelerator hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doorharley Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Any update on this? Our 2011 (124k miles) sport is doing this pass side also. Thought was brakes, replaced, still there. Found bad sway bar bushing due to leaking power steering filter, replaced, still there. End links were good at that time also. Im stumped Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckoerner Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I had my 2011 in a few times until they figured this one out. It was a clip on the axle. All they did was lubed it up. I have about 10,000 on it now since they did it. Seems fine. Mine would make a chirping sound when starting from a stop. It sounded like a quick metal on metal chirp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgavin1985 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Could possibly be and most likely is your torque converter on your transmission is it vibrating under acceleration and do you hear any noise once you go from stopped to acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgavin1985 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 When the torque converter is failing the engines power is not smoothly transferred through the transmission and into the wheel. The shaking is caused by your engine on its mounts and when you feel it you think it is a suspension or tire balancing issue. Looks up torque converter issues. If you only get the shaking under acceleration you have your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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