Scotty,
I have a 2012 F150 XLT supercab. I am hearing a squeaking sound that I believe is originating from the front end of the truck when it is in drive. It does not happen when the truck is stopped or in park. It does not get louder when applying breaks. The sound itself is irregular, it is not a constant sound. It oscillates in pitch, and loudness and seemingly increases when going over bumps or the suspension is going up and down as the vehicles drives over roads that are not 100% smooth.
What do you think the cause may be and is it potentially a safety issue?
Thank,
Dusty
Take a look at this video from Scotty "how to find car noises fast"
My guess is that it's the plastic splash shields, or the rubber to metal bushings for the sway-bar, suspension, or tie rods.
Spray a little WD-40 on those areas that look worn and see if the squeaking stops temporarily.
If that fixes it, get some "AT 205 reseal" put it in a sprayer and spray all the rubber bushings to stop the squeaking long-term.
@rallyfoz
I didn't see anything with the splash shield. I sprayed those areas a few months back with WD40 white lithium grease, and it didnt seem to do anything.
@rallyfoz
I sprayed every rubber part and bushing i could find on the suspension system with AT205. I let it sit for a day and it knocked that sound down by about 80%. After 2 days it was completely gone.
It sounds like it is speed related. Have you gone under the front with a flashlight and searched for any shiny metal? Also try jacking up the front and trying to reproduce by hand.
@_aragorn_7
It does seem to not be as bad when I'm going very slow. I looked all under the front and did not see anything out of the ordinary. Nothing looked worn, none of the connections with rubber bushings or coverings felt worn.
I also jacked up the front and could not replicate the sound by spinning either tire.