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2001 Lincoln LS Base 4dr Sedan V6 Auto

2001 Lincoln LS
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy
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August 14, 2012, 10:39 am

Amber C
 

Question: My car is making a loud squeling and a loud flapping

It sounds like a loud flapping like something is dangling and hitting car. nothing is hanging that i see and there is a loud squeling noise too. while car is in motion. what could this be?


August 17, 2012, 5:43 pm

Elizabeth K
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Where is the squealing noise coming from? Under the hood or one of the tires? Here is a good audio guide to car noises to get some insight into your situation:
http://www.cartalk.com/content/car-noise-emporium-27


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