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I have a 98 Contour, 2.0L motor, auto trans.
After I start the car, put it in drive or reverse and move several feet, I'll hear something that sounds like an electic motor noise for several seconds. It sounds like the windshield washer motor, only louder. Someone mentioned it could be the torque converter equalizing, but I'm skeptical becuase it sounds like an electric motor.
Any ideas? This is very strange...
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Well, the fuel pump runs when you turn the key but it only lasts a few seconds. Can check it out by simply turning the key to the on position without cranking the engine.
Scott
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I 2nd SE Spinner on that. Prolly just your fuel pump.
Darren '98 Mystique LS -Duratec, MTX Nakamichi CD-40z, Knauberized, K&N drop-in...what else could you want? 
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I found these two posts elsewhere. Seems to make sense. It only happens after I start the car and then only after I've started to drive a few feet. How do I know if my car has ABS brakes??
"If it sounds like a low moan or kind of like a mooing sound it is probably the ABS brake self test at around 8mph 1x/ign start. It lasts about 1-2 sec and you should not hear it again until you cycle the ignition or have an ABS stop."
"Additionally, the ABS (if equipped) will activate momentarily the first time you reach about 5 mph after starting the engine."
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Yellow ABS light on the dash when you turn the ignition on. Light turns off when ABS proves out on startup.
AL
Red '98 SVT E0 3098/6535
KKM, Elizabethan EGR Plate, TH fix
OMP front brace
Hightower rear brace
DMD
B&M with reverse lockout disabled and centering spring removed
Mobil 1 oil and trans fluid
A6 Side Markers, Optima orange, Horn recontent
Painted Sail Panels
VooDoo Knob and pedals, RogerR deadpedal
Blau Houston & CD changer
Cup holders that work
Donnelly mirror
BAT Sill Plates
and a Bullitt fuel door
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I have to disagree with the fuel pump. It should only be heard before startup, not afterwards, unless the insulation is inadequate or has fallen off(which should not cause a fuel problem). he said it lasted for a few seconds after the car was started, the pump would continue to be heard.
I'm gonna have to go with antenna, if it is the motorized kind.
I've never heard of the ABS self test making noise, so I can't comment on that.
Maybe also the blower motor? see if any air is coming out of the vents at startup. Could be spazing out. Does on my dads truck
$.02
Mike
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Originally posted by Big Jim:
Could it be the moose? Do Zetecs moose? If so, might be.
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