Annoying squeeking noise coming from the front suspension...

[georgio440]

It's a weird squeek, as if something is dry or worn out. It occurs when going over bumps and turning the steering wheel. Also, if I'm at a stop and turn the wheel, it produces the noise. Any ideas as to what this could be? Thanks in advance.

 

[Ryan441]

i have the same problem, but it sounds like its from the wheel cause its only while im moving that it happens

 

[98COBRA281]

i had the same problem it was almost like a creeking sound, it turned out to be my tierods if yours have the grease fittings, grease them thats what i did

 

[2000fordstanggt]

the oem tie-rod ends do not have any grease fittings, only aftermarket.

i have the same problem too, btw.

 

[PULMEOVR]

I also have this problem. The front suspension creaks under braking, and over some bumps. I have tried lubing the front suspension in various places, but to no avail. Anyone have any ideas? We all seem to be having the same problem. Also, I am lowered 2 inches, so obviously the suspension is under stress.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

you have to loosen the rubber housing around the tie rod end or cut a small slit and spray some white lithium grease in there. Presto chango

 

[Ryan441]

i think that ford should just make it so it dont squeek, the end

 

[Ryan441]

btw mine sounds like its maybe somthing w/ the brakes? when its at a slow roll it sounds like its squeeking from the driver side front wheel, idk

 

[georgio440]

Where exactly are the tierods located?

 

[Flghtmstr1]

Where exactly are the tierods located?

They are the near-horizontal bars connecting the steering rack to the spindle. They are what turn your wheels.

 

[txmustang6933]

its the tie rod ends, ford and chevy both make those stupid lifetime fittings that they say never need greased, so they didnt put any grease fitting on them. summit sells them with grease fitting for 30 buck, but you will need an alignment once you replace them.

 

[ceracer33]

mine did the same thing, went to autozone and bought some with a grease fitting for $15 each. took about 30 minutes to replace both sides, make sure to make a good measurement from the old ones so that u screw the new ones back on in the exact same spot, then u wont have to get an alignment.

 

[hotdog71]

I had the same problem the crappy OEM tie rodends were squeeking

I had them both replaced by Firestone for about $90 and now they have lifetime warranty and no squeeking

 

[guitarpnk99]

for a cheap and quick but temporary fix have the car running and have a buddy turn the wheel from left to right and you spray some WD or soemthing similar to the tierod and all the moving joints down there and it will go away for a month or two.