gtyates
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- Joined
- September 24, 2002
- Messages
- 660
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- Location
- Tennessee
- City, State
- Goodlettsville Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '09 Sport Trac, '21 Explo
Yes I know, our Ex's are known for having some front end noise. On mine I have been searching for the cause of a noise when making sharp right turns into parking spots, etc. It was driving me crazy!! All suspension pieces seemed good and tight. Upper ball joints and sway bar bushing and links were new last year. Still could not find the noise. Today my wife was driving it and I happened to be outside when she was pulling in a parking spot at my office. Heard the noise. Found the noise. It was so obvious I am ashamed to admit it. It was the Splash Shield!! The rearmost plastic pin had come loose and was letting the shield rub on the inside of the tire on sharp right turns. Even the shop I use did not see it either. Too obvious for all of us I guess. lol!! So, hope this helps someone else with odd noises on sharp right or left turns.
