Front end grinding
05-07-2015, 06:26 PM
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Front end grinding
My truck is a 2010 f150 with 4x4 at 110km
I've been having a grinding/growling noise from my front end since hitting a deep pothole on the passenger side. This noise almost only occurs at low speeds (under 10km/h) and while turning, such as in pulling out of a parking spot. It can be felt inside the truck as a grinding feeling (like metal on metal) with vibration. This seems to happen when the truck is cold, and goes away after driving it for a while. My mechanic could not diagnose the issue because it would not make the noise when he took it out, and he said that the front end was all tight. This sound has gradually been getting more noticeable (to myself) as I've been driving it for over a month like this. I jacked it up and did not noticed any play in the wheels as I thought it might be a wheel bearing gone bad.
Edit: I also did accidentally drive it a short distance on dry pavement shortly before this started.
Any ideas on this issue would be great
I've been having a grinding/growling noise from my front end since hitting a deep pothole on the passenger side. This noise almost only occurs at low speeds (under 10km/h) and while turning, such as in pulling out of a parking spot. It can be felt inside the truck as a grinding feeling (like metal on metal) with vibration. This seems to happen when the truck is cold, and goes away after driving it for a while. My mechanic could not diagnose the issue because it would not make the noise when he took it out, and he said that the front end was all tight. This sound has gradually been getting more noticeable (to myself) as I've been driving it for over a month like this. I jacked it up and did not noticed any play in the wheels as I thought it might be a wheel bearing gone bad.
Edit: I also did accidentally drive it a short distance on dry pavement shortly before this started.
Any ideas on this issue would be great
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05-07-2015, 07:21 PM
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05-07-2015, 08:28 PM
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Mine was caused by an inexperienced local shop trying to put on a front level kit..they broke both IWEs, axle bearings and a complete hub assembly...that one cost over 2 k...they got lucky and ford warranty covered it.
one way to check is to pull a vacuum on them and see if it holds...there should be a central vacuum connection drivers side above the wheel well.
another would be to disconnect the vacuum and let it fully engage in 4wd..be careful on dry pavement with that..anyway maybe someone else can chime in...i am not all that mechanical, just remember what I read and heard when mine messed up
one way to check is to pull a vacuum on them and see if it holds...there should be a central vacuum connection drivers side above the wheel well.
another would be to disconnect the vacuum and let it fully engage in 4wd..be careful on dry pavement with that..anyway maybe someone else can chime in...i am not all that mechanical, just remember what I read and heard when mine messed up
05-07-2015, 08:40 PM
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Mine seems to do this on any surface and only at low speeds with no popping noise.
05-08-2015, 06:51 AM
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does it do it in 4H
