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Motorized grinding sound when approaching

lajst

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Hello,
I recently purchased a 2020 Explorer ST. When I approach the vehicle and open the drivers' door after letting the vehicle sit for a while, I hear a motorized/grinding sound coming from somewhere under the hood... It almost sounds like a parking break engaging. Does anyone know what that could be? I assume it's some sort of "preflight" startup task for the vehicle.
 

Cruising68

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All kinds of clicks and noises when mine wakes up.


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Fuel pump priming?

My 2011 Ford Flex Ecoboost would prime the fuel system when you unlocking door.
 

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Parking brake engagement sounds like you're slowly letting the air out of a balloon. I heard it today when I put the front up on ramps in the garage & had the drivers window open. Strangest sound yet from the ST.
 



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