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creaking noise in front end?

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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?
 

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Have anything to do with turning the wheel?

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

Dave
 

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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.
 
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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.
 
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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... =)
 

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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.
 
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94 GT Must. said:
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... =)
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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.
 

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

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cb18201 said:
i just realized it does it when im turning my wheel from a dead stop.
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Rack bushings.

Dave
 
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