creaking noise in front end?

[cb18201]

when i am at a dead stop and start to go i hear a creaking noise from my front end. it only happens when i am starting from a dead stop, i cant figure out what it is. has anyone had this same problem?

 

[Rootus]

Have anything to do with turning the wheel?

This whole "front end creaking" thing probably should become part of the FAQ.

Dave

 

[bjl95mustang]

I had a creek in my car and it stumped me for months. I tightened all of the bolts on the k brace under the oil pan. The bolts went tight enough. I torque them all down and haven't had any problems.

 

[94whitesnake]

yeah dude, if you turn the wheel at a stand still and hear the creek, it's the ball joints at the end of the steering tie rods. Ford graciously did NOT supply grease fittings to the stock mechanicals.

 

[94 GT Must.]

i have that problem with mine whitesnake, im replacing the boot that is broken when i get my paycheck but for now im just loadin the grease in every couple days... =)

 

[The Hitman]

My creaking noise ended up being my driver side Outer Tie Rod End. It would creak when you turned the wheel and when you went over a bump.. I replaced it with one that had a grease fitting. Works better.

 

[94whitesnake]

i have that problem with mine whitesnake, im replacing the boot that is broken when i get my paycheck but for now im just loadin the grease in every couple days... =)

Knock on wood, I cut a slit in the boot and filled it with white lithium grease once and it never sounded off again.

But now that I said that it'll start up next time I drive the thing.

 

[cb18201]

i just realized it does it when im turning my wheel from a dead stop.

 

[Rootus]

i just realized it does it when im turning my wheel from a dead stop.

Rack bushings.

Dave