Hi

My truck parked in my garage for 2 years without any driving during covid-19 period. Today I started to drive it and found the wheels are very sticky( sorry might not correct term). It seems that something is touching on the back wheel and I can hear the scratching sound. I am thinking to un-mount the tires nd put some lubrications oil on the wheel. Will it work? Do I need to take it to dealer for repair? could you please give me some advices? Thanks

 

2 years of covid-19?
You had a head start on the rest of us.
I would advise you not to oil your wheels or any part of the assembly.
Drive it a bit and take it for service if it persists.

 

 

Rusty brake rotors?

 

i would block the front wheels, jack up the rear and spin the back tires by hand in neutral. A caliper could be sticking

If im understanding you about the back wheel. theres nothing for the wheels themselves to stick to and cause a noise. In the front you have wheel/hub bearings and the back theres bearings in the axle assembly.

Again, I'd check for surface buildup on the rotors or a hanging/sticking caliper.

Didn't leave the e-brake slightly engaged did ya?

 

thanks dsg2003mach1. I can hear metal clamping sound for both front and back wheel when driving . Is it drivable or will I damage something if I drive it? Thanks

 

personally i would not drive it without further diagnosis

 

It sounds like rusty brake rotors.
However if any of us tell you it is safe to drive, well we could all be lying. We have no idea. Can't accurately troubleshoot noises by reading words on a screen. Not trying to sound rude, just honest.
If I asked you if it was okay to drive my vehicle that makes a noise -how can you know it is or is not safe?

Probably good to have a mechanic look at it. Your choice if you wish the mechanic to be at a Ford service center.
If you can safely drive it through the neighborhood without running into pedestrians or pets, take it up and down the street while applying the brakes to wear off the rust. If that is all it is, a few drives like that and the noises should gradually quiet down.

You may find it has a bumpy ride too, if the tires have developed flat spots. That is common when a vehicle sits for an extended period of time. Check your air pressure as well to ensure they are all to your preferred pressure settings.

Pop the hood and look for evidence of mice or other rodents living under the hood. Remove the air filter too to see if the air box made a good home for those rodents.

 

Just curious why you didn’t take it out and drive it a few miles every so often?

 

changed to parking storage insurance during covid while working from home. so only need one car.