Problem Reports

 Rookie

Both V6 and V8 ford engines from various years sometimes experience a very loud low pitched moan or howl that sounds as if it is coming from the air intake area..

The culprit is the Idle Air Control Valve. (I.A.C.).

It is possible to remove and clean the IAC with the proper care but it is not advised to do so...Although it may work for a short time, it will eventually fail again and possibly force you to call a towing service when you least expect it..

Price for the IAC varies from $70 to $120 for V8 and $30 to $80 for V6 models. This repair takes me less than ten minutes...

Hopes this helps...I have replaced the IAC for 6 friends and family members who have also had this problem over the years..

 Rookie

loud howing noise. will stop if I hit the gas padel. The noise will also stop if fan is turned on.

 Enthusiast

Loud howling noise but doesn't start til the vehicle has been warmed up and is almost instant during the summer. Nothing alleviates the noise and it is extremely annoying. But there has been no decrease in performance due to it.