I had a humming noise once it would start and stop, but it was a loud whine with vibration at the air filter box turned out to be idler motor and car would jerk and stall under braking after about 30min driving. Stalling started a couple days after I herd the noise.
Just thought this may help your diagnosis.


1996 2.5LT V6 Contour ATX My Tour+help/info pics E0 rims, Gutted Pre-Cats,CTA Custom Exhaust & Intake, Diablo Chip.