Groaning noise at the back of my 2018
03-11-2019, 10:47 AM
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Groaning noise at the back of my 2018
I have a 2018 4x4 2.7 supercab, and I have started to hear a groaning noise when going over speedbumps, uneven surfaces, etc. It almost sounds like a leaf spring rubbing and at highway speeds, it doesn't make the noise, but at lower speeds its real loud. I took it to the dealer and they said I would have to wait a week before they could even look at it. I hear the infamous clunking noise as well so I am not sure if the bed is loose after the bedliner or a leaf spring is acting up. Looking at everything, it looks normal for an 8k mile truck that gets used quite a bit. Any input would be greatly appreciated, I am going to get underneath again once I get home to see if anything stands out upon a closer look.
03-11-2019, 10:51 AM
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Mother-in-law?? 
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03-11-2019, 11:00 AM
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2 jokes for the price of 1 .. my day is made.. oh hope you find the issue as well
03-11-2019, 11:02 AM
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Make sure you didn't accidentally leave her tied to the rear bumper. Speed bumps would cause some mild groaning.
Do you have a buddy or spouse that can stand on the rear bumper and jump up and down?
You may could crawl underneath and see if you can pinpoint what you're hearing.
Do you have a buddy or spouse that can stand on the rear bumper and jump up and down?
You may could crawl underneath and see if you can pinpoint what you're hearing.
03-11-2019, 11:06 AM
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I need to get my gf to hop on the rear bumper when she gets back this weekend, would probably make things easier. I know the clunking is a common issue that no one seems to know the root cause of even though it's been happening to f150's for years. The groaning honestly sounds like a leaf rubbing on the frame rail or the bushing binding. I hear it mainly on the passenger side when I am turning right on a slight incline (into my driveway and out of it). So no idea.
03-11-2019, 11:27 AM
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I need to get my gf to hop on the rear bumper when she gets back this weekend, would probably make things easier. I know the clunking is a common issue that no one seems to know the root cause of even though it's been happening to f150's for years. The groaning honestly sounds like a leaf rubbing on the frame rail or the bushing binding. I hear it mainly on the passenger side when I am turning right on a slight incline (into my driveway and out of it). So no idea.
I wouldn't worry to much about it and have the dealer lube your leaf packs next time you're in for service.
You could also jack-up your truck and unload the springs and squeeze some lube between them yourself if you don't want to wait for dealer.
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