Front End Squeak

[adub98]

Hey guys, did a search and just about all the posts said ball joints. I just don't think it's the ball joints. Here's the symptoms. I get a ridiculous amount of squeaking when going over bumps/uneven road (majority of my town) and low speed turns like pulling into and backing out of parking spaces. I sprayed down the front end pretty good with silicon but it didn't seem to do much. I guess the reason I don't think it's ball joints is because they don't squeak when going straight. Wouldn't ball joints only make noise when you turn? I plan on jacking it up and messing with the tires tomorrow and also spraying silicon once more.

 

[adub98]

Bump

 

[Trefty]

Check your sway bar end links.

 

[Chris K.]

Hey guys, did a search and just about all the posts said ball joints. I just don't think it's the ball joints. Here's the symptoms. I get a ridiculous amount of squeaking when going over bumps/uneven road (majority of my town) and low speed turns like pulling into and backing out of parking spaces. I sprayed down the front end pretty good with silicon but it didn't seem to do much. I guess the reason I don't think it's ball joints is because they don't squeak when going straight. Wouldn't ball joints only make noise when you turn? I plan on jacking it up and messing with the tires tomorrow and also spraying silicon once more.

Also check the tie rods. After spraying all the the sway bar bushings with silcone, the dealer found the tie rods were dried out and sqeaking. Replaced and problem solved.

Chris

 

[adub98]

Fixed it by selling it today. Going back to a Powerstroke. I'll still come back on here from time to time. I appreciate everyone's help on here.

 

[escapeman]

It's more than likely the control arm bushings. The rear lower one to be exact. Spray some lubricant on the bushing and with an air wrench loosen the nut and turn the bolt a bit back and forth to disperse the lube.

 

[aldive]

Your sway bar bushings can also cause the problem?

 

[4x4xbrian.com]

its easy!

there is good reason for most posts to indicate ball joints, :thumbdwn:they are almost certainly the problem. I have had this squeek many times. I've had three explorers and dealt with it on every one, it is very common. to my suprise as anyone elses it doesn't make noise while turning, just over bumps. so I agree ball joints.