bigdaddyslim

I have a 2012 Ford F150 Crew Cab Lariat 4x4. I have just hit 60k miles. When I move from a stop from 0-10 mph I can hear a light rubbing sound at the right front wheel rotates. It isn't continuous rubbing, it is intermittent as if when the wheel gets around to a certain spot it rubs for a second. When this occurs at a slow speed, I can feel that rubbing in the steering wheel at the same time I hear the rubbing sound. I would be surprised if it wasn't happening at higher speeds, I just can't hear or feel it then.


I have the tires rotated and balanced and inspected, but they didn't come up with anything. Hoping for an inexpensive outcome.


Any help is appreciated.


BigDaddy(notsoslim anymore)

Tothemax

Describe the rubbing sound. Like rubber rubbing on something? Metal rubbing?

Does it go away when the 4wd engaged?

white08gt

jack up the wheels one at a time and rotate, see if you hear the noise. might have a rock or something between dust shield and rotor. brake pad dragging on a rotor that is warped could cause it. without removing pads just back them off enough not to drag and spin. you can back them off without opening the bleeder but open brake master cylinder. don't forget to put it back on afterwards.

bigdaddyslim

TotheMax, like a rubber sound. Not sure about when the 4wd engaged. Will try it on the way home.

Tothemax

Stock tires and wheels?

Redjar

I have a simmilar sound and rubbing vibration in my 2013 F150. I changed front brake pads today but not fixed. Ill keep you updated if i find a fix.

solitude

Engage the 4wd. If the noise goes away, then it’s most likely your wheel ends. The F150 is notorious for vacuum leaks in the wheel ends. If there is a vacuum leak in the wheel end, then the 4wd won’t completely disengage.