Squeaky Front End

[06MountaineerPA]

I have been battling this squeak for a month now. I have been told to check the body mounts and spray them with Silicone spray. Suggested to check the front suspension parts and everything looks good. I was going to replace the sway bar bushings and end links.

Yesterday when I jacked the front end up to do the oil, I heard the squeak as I was lifting the weight off the front wheels. Sounded it like came from the Lower Control Arm Bushing, mainly the big front ones. I tried spraying them and working my lil red straw into any little crevice I could get it into spray. Silicone spray was dripping alot. Was hoping that would solve it and it didnt. Maybe I didnt get it in deep enough. So now I left with replacing them.

Are they pressed in or is it easier to just replace the whole arm? Should I try spraying the upper control arm bushing?

 

[Flag Gibby]

Go ahead and lube the upper control arm and it also could be coming from the strut bump stop. The Fusions have a TSB just for a squeaky front end that comes from the bump stop on the passenger front strut.

 

[03WIExplorerLtd]

Did you spray the sway bar bushings? I replaced my sway bar links and with both off, heard a squeak from the bushings when I moved the bar. I know I need to change the bars, but the grease did help quiet it for about 2 days (until it rained).