I have a 98 f150 4x4 it recently started making a squeaking sound when turning or going over bumps its in the front end I'm just trying to narrow down what it could be thanks in advance for any help

 

It will be a suspension component.
Find out what is worn and has too much play.

Could be lower ball joints, Google how to check them if you don't know which I'll assume you don't since you're asking.

 

You know what they say about assume it makes and *** of u and me. That being said I do know how to check them I was already figuring on it being a ball joint or tie rod I was just seeing what other problems people have had

 

Well then? Play or not?

 

Tackle, give him time to google it and learn how. Otherwise he would have stated in his op that he already checked that.

 

This is why you can't post anything on here cause everyone is an ******* its 830 at night and I just got home and it just started tonight I'm not going to jack it up and check when its 10 degrees out and dark I will check it tomorrow

 

You'll be alright. I've gave my suggestion and you know how to check. Should be a fairly easy diagnosis.

Godspeed.

 

I have noticed on these f150s that the upper shock bushings seem to wear quickly. (Shock not control arm). I replace my right front and it's messed up again after a year. I must have a sharp edge somewhere on that upper mount. I can tell easily because there seems to be a lot of play in the front upper shock mount and I can see visible wear. Maybe that's it? Hope it's not a ball joint.

 

Thank you for a polite answer that is extremely helpful. I was thinking about it being a shock cause it does it more when I turn to the right and go over bumps and it doesn't sound like a bearing or ball joint it sounds like a bushing. Also it is coming from the drivers side

 

I'm voting for a ball joint. Let us know what you find out, I'm just curious now...