squeaking in the rear - Page 2 - Ford F150 Forum

EZ96F150 · 10-31-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dplummer87

Step out of your truck and shake your tail gate while its closed...see if thats the problem. Very common with 08's. Not sure if it goes back to the 06 models though

I will try this. I sprayed everything back there with WD40 yesterday and will try this today. I'm guessing that this prob isn't it though. When I'm driving, it sounds more like squeaky breaks sound (or a whistle) than a rattly squeak sound...except when I break, the sound goes away. Appreciate you guys chiming in, every bit helps me narrow this thing down...

Soby · 11-02-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EZ96F150

This thread looks a little old but I just started getting a similar problem with my '06 F150. It seems to squeak most often when coasting with RPMs between 1000 & 2000 & speeds under 40mph. It stops when I break and either stops or happens much less at speeds over 40mph. This morning, when coasting, I turned my wheel slightly left and right and it happened everytime I turned the wheel left (this is a very slight turn of the wheel--staying on my side of the yellow lines). The sounds follows my speed in terms of how fast the squeak/whistle is because I've heard it when I start rolling off a stop sign or red light and it's a much slower squeak when that happens vs. when coasting. Hoping to get at least some info to help narrow this. I mentioned it the last time I was at the dealer for maintenance and they gave it the cursory "look" and found nothing. I didn't ask them to drive it at that time but it's happening more often now. Just seeing if I can arm myself with info before I take it back. Thanks

It sounds like it could be a front wheel bearing.I would guess the right side when you turn the wheel to the left it loads the right bearing with the weight of the truck and the sound gets louder.
Good luck
Soby

EZ96F150 · 11-02-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks guys. This morning was the first longer ride I've taken since spraying the tailgate & I didn't hear anything. I'm not hanging my hat that it's all set just yet, but I do have the other ideas (u-joint/wheel bearing) to try if it comes back. I know my '96 F150 had to have it's front bearings replaced fairly early too.. many thanks!!

EZ96F150 · 11-03-2009, 03:23 PM

well, the squeak has returned in full force. it does sound more like it's coming from the rear vs. the front & I think I remember being able to "feel" it in the steering wheel when I turned when the bearings were going on my last F150. time to look at the u-joints i guess...