# Ford Ranger 08 3.0L Squeak When Idling

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford, ranger\
**Created:** [May 28, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118 "2021-05-28T21:34:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Owenholmes17\_175505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@Owenholmes17\_175505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owenholmes17_175505)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118/1 "2021-05-28T21:34:32Z")

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Hey all,

Experiencing a loud squeak in my 08 Ranger, when idling and slowing down. Both in park and drive. Read all about synchronizer issues… could this be the culprit.

I’ve also read about issues with the tensioner/bearings.

How do I differentiate and pinpoint?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118/2 "2021-05-28T21:39:05Z")

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The first thing to try is remove the serpentine belt, start the engine, and listen if the squeak is still there.

Tester

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118/3 "2021-05-28T22:40:13Z")

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Bad tensioner my WAG locate the source with old hose and go from there