"rattling" in Front Left wheel wheel, intermittent, only on right turns??
05-17-2017, 06:57 PM
#1
Flyin' F150
Thread Starter
"rattling" in Front Left wheel wheel, intermittent, only on right turns??
OK Guys, Ive got a few ideas, but I'd like a few opinions before i start tearing things apart and replacing parts...
I have a 2013 F150, 3.5L V6 Turbo (Ecoboost). I drive a LOT, truck has 170K miles. About 2 weeks ago, i started noticing a slight "rattling" noise in the front left wheel well. Its ONLY on right turns, and its intermittent, probably 50% of the time. I have not figured out any other factors when it happens, opposed to doesnt. So, here is what i have done to narrow down...
- Jacked up the front
- There is NO play in the wheel (no lateral movement; top/bottom shimmy)
- Wheel spins freely, and there is NO "rattling" when i turn it whiled jacked up.
- Wheel spins freely in 2H AND 4WD...should it be rigid when 4WD is engaged? i could be wrong.
- I replaced the wheel bearing approx 10K miles ago.
- There are NO rips/tears in the CV boots, and sound is not the typical CV "clicking"
- Dust shield behind rotor is NOT loose.
- Control arm, strut, coil all appear solid. and have been replaced in the last 50K-ish miles
Also...
- Alignment is SOLID. no pulling, shaking or even slight vibrations. Truck rides smooth, and solid...EVEN during the rattling on right turns.
I have read a few other threads that mention the I.M.E.. Vacuum hose appear intact from what i can see. I have NOT checked the vacuum from the solenoid yet, but wouldnt that affect both sides anyway??
If it was the axle/CV joints, wouldnt the sound be more frequent? as well as cause a knock, or vibration in the steering?
Thoughts and opinions welcomed before i start pulling more apart and replacing random parts.
Thanks in advance!!
I have a 2013 F150, 3.5L V6 Turbo (Ecoboost). I drive a LOT, truck has 170K miles. About 2 weeks ago, i started noticing a slight "rattling" noise in the front left wheel well. Its ONLY on right turns, and its intermittent, probably 50% of the time. I have not figured out any other factors when it happens, opposed to doesnt. So, here is what i have done to narrow down...
- Jacked up the front
- There is NO play in the wheel (no lateral movement; top/bottom shimmy)
- Wheel spins freely, and there is NO "rattling" when i turn it whiled jacked up.
- Wheel spins freely in 2H AND 4WD...should it be rigid when 4WD is engaged? i could be wrong.
- I replaced the wheel bearing approx 10K miles ago.
- There are NO rips/tears in the CV boots, and sound is not the typical CV "clicking"
- Dust shield behind rotor is NOT loose.
- Control arm, strut, coil all appear solid. and have been replaced in the last 50K-ish miles
Also...
- Alignment is SOLID. no pulling, shaking or even slight vibrations. Truck rides smooth, and solid...EVEN during the rattling on right turns.
I have read a few other threads that mention the I.M.E.. Vacuum hose appear intact from what i can see. I have NOT checked the vacuum from the solenoid yet, but wouldnt that affect both sides anyway??
If it was the axle/CV joints, wouldnt the sound be more frequent? as well as cause a knock, or vibration in the steering?
Thoughts and opinions welcomed before i start pulling more apart and replacing random parts.
Thanks in advance!!
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Firefox13 (06-13-2019)
05-20-2017, 06:48 PM
#2
New to Fords
I had to replace 3 of my 4 front end ball joints at 140k miles due to wear and a rattling that you describe. I had no play in the wheel while the trucks weight was on it, or when the front tire was in the air on a jack stand. the only time I could feel it was when I jacked up the frame and the wheel had just a touch of weight on it. At that point there was play. This is the same as when you drive and the suspension unweights around a corner, though I felt and heard mine more over bumps.
05-25-2017, 03:13 PM
#3
Renaissance Honky
Is that a heavy, clattering rattle? Yeah, I have that. Time to rebuild the front suspension.
