noises when engine off and doors shut.

[t76turbo]

I have noticed this before. But it was very prevalent when we were sitting outside near the garage last night. I did have my key in my pocket. So it was maybe 10-15ft away from the explorer. But the ST made a number of weird noises multiple times while we were sitting there. Sounded like solenoids moving or something. Maybe from under the hood. it did it probably 3+ times. many minutes apart. And I definitely had NOT bumped my key buttons while it was in my pocket.

I know these things have tons of electronics. Just curious what may cause this over maybe the 1 hour we were sitting there.

Side note, I was curious if the suv being unlocked may make it happen when it saw the key nearby so I locked it. It still made more noises.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

All normal. Recently someone took a video of their car sitting for the night, and it was very active with noises and such. Just how the car is.

 

[undersigned]

It's just like that. Mine does it all the time. Lots of clicks and clanks even when the key is not near the vehicle.

 

[ExplorerSTLine]

Yuppa - mine does it all the time.