Horrible audio screeching noise after car wash

[Ed from Charlotte]

I had a horrible screeching noise through my left front speaker after a car wash. I turned off my audio, waited a few minutes, turned my vehicle off and on, and the sound disappeared.

I’m guessing this is a short as this is the second time I’ve had this happen after a car wash. Anyone have any ideas where the short could be or what to check? My vehicle is under warranty so I’d like to get this fixed ASAP.

 

[EDWYER]

Not sure but just saying hi as I'm also Ed in Charlotte

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I had a horrible screeching noise through my left front speaker after a car wash. I turned off my audio, waited a few minutes, turned my vehicle off and on, and the sound disappeared.

I’m guessing this is a short as this is the second time I’ve had this happen after a car wash. Anyone have any ideas where the short could be or what to check? My vehicle is under warranty so I’d like to get this fixed ASAP.

I know F150s have experienced this problem but haven’t seen an ST have it yet. Might want to search on their forums.

 

[WaferTech]

I had a horrible screeching noise through my left front speaker after a car wash. I turned off my audio, waited a few minutes, turned my vehicle off and on, and the sound disappeared.

I’m guessing this is a short as this is the second time I’ve had this happen after a car wash. Anyone have any ideas where the short could be or what to check? My vehicle is under warranty so I’d like to get this fixed ASAP.

You may have a water leak near the rear hatch, that's where the audio control module is located.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238283-0001.pdf

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/tsb-on-water-leaks-on-rear-hatch-and-radio-module-damage.5825/

 

[Ed from Charlotte]

Not sure but just saying hi as I'm also Ed in Charlotte

 

[Ed from Charlotte]

You may have a water leak near the rear hatch, that's where the audio control module is located.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238283-0001.pdf

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/tsb-on-water-leaks-on-rear-hatch-and-radio-module-damage.5825/

 

[Ed from Charlotte]

You may have a water leak near the rear hatch, that's where the audio control module is located.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238283-0001.pdf

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/tsb-on-water-leaks-on-rear-hatch-and-radio-module-damage.5825/

Thanks..this is very helpful. My dealer is great so I’m taking this in ASAP.

 

[Ed from Charlotte]

You may have a water leak near the rear hatch, that's where the audio control module is located.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238283-0001.pdf

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/tsb-on-water-leaks-on-rear-hatch-and-radio-module-damage.5825/

Thanks. I’m sending this to my dealer and taking it in.

 

[Ed from Charlotte]

Not sure but just saying hi as I'm also Ed in Charlotte

Hey Ed, where did you purchase your Explorer I bought mine at Cloninger Ford in Morganton. They offered a lifetime power train warranty.

 

[EDWYER]

Hey Ed, where did you purchase your Explorer I bought mine at Cloninger Ford in Morganton. They offered a lifetime power train warranty.

Oklahoma.