squeaking sound comming from under the car ??

white_XR8 · 07-01-2007, 02:56 PM

Hi guys, just a question. Lately I have noticed a squeaking sound as I go over bumps etc comming from under the car around the front wheels, When i got my car serviced and a wheel alignment they made me aware of a problem that can eventuate into a more serious problem if not taking care of soon, they said that the bareings on the two front wheels or something like that are old and need replacement because the wheels are able to move from side to side about 5cm when hoested up, when the two back wheels dont move at all.
So what else could it possibly be ? I am due to get the car lowered getting a new cam kit, springs and shocks but it might be worth getting whatever the problem is out of the way ??? any suggestions. cheers

CaRtZ · 07-01-2007, 03:06 PM

i have this. was in the front wheels. pull the hub apart and repack with grease.

Hunter · 07-01-2007, 03:15 PM

I've got squeaky noises in my EL as well... I don't know if its wheel bearings or not but I do know my tie-rod ends are rooted, as are my rear swaybar bushes.

white_XR8 · 07-01-2007, 03:33 PM

Ok seeing i am still learning heaps about cars what is a tie-rob end ?? and what is a swaybar bush?? what do they do and is it a big problem if these things are F%&ED!!

nos_james · 07-01-2007, 04:30 PM

yes it is a problem if they are stuffed the tie rods are what connect your stering rack to ur hub assembly your swaybar bushes are what connect your sway bar to your car and your weel bearings are what your weels spin on all are farily inexpensive to fix and are worth doing as you will notice an improvement in handaling.

white_XR8 · 07-01-2007, 04:33 PM

inexpensive aye ?? i like the sounds of that thought it would be a fair expense thought it was a major machanical problem but hearing that lets me breathe a little easier thanks for your help guys due to get it checked out so i will post when i find out what the problem is

**Sorted** · 07-01-2007, 04:46 PM

I have a squeaking noise as well but don't believe everything you hear from a mechanic - get a second opinion as they may just be guessing whats wrong.

My squeaking noise is coming from my camber kit as the bush's are stuffed..............

As you can see t from all the answers on this here are many squeaking noises that can come from the front of a Ford, if you don't know anything about cars and are just learning either get another member to have a look or get a second opinion from another mechanic BUT just tell the second mechanic you have squeaking noises and don't tell him what the other mechanic thinks..........

nos_james · 07-01-2007, 05:08 PM

yeh definatly a good idea to get a second opinion and if ya can take a mate who knows a bit about cars in with you, or get a member to have a look at it for ya

Kommandant · 07-01-2007, 05:44 PM

I've got the same problem with my ED, shits me to tears.

Although I need to get my guards fixed first, keeps scrubbing.

falcon351 · 07-01-2007, 08:13 PM

i have this in my EB. i think it is just the shocks are *****. the mechanic when i got it serviced said the shocks were soft and leaking? hopefully its an excuse to get lowered shocks n springs!

Hybrid34 · 09-01-2007, 12:59 PM

yep so does my ED Classic, especially on hot days, every bum or speed hump u get the squeeeeks, i always thought it was somthign to do with the shocks wearing out? oh well im getting new shocks n springs n cambre kit on thursday so i'll soon find out

, by the way, anyone for new tyres rims or even shocks n all, Go to bobjane in Dande Vic, guys really helped me outa alot with my car

castek · 09-01-2007, 01:28 PM

phew, i thought i was the only one who had this problem. my el sounds like i am squashing a bird everytime i hit a bump lol. mines from the rear, might be from my accident, i changed every bush except the swaybar bushes.

Bipolar · 09-01-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1tufel

phew, i thought i was the only one who had this problem. my el sounds like i am squashing a bird everytime i hit a bump lol. mines from the rear, might be from my accident, i changed every bush except the swaybar bushes.

Ditto, apart from the accident bit. I also have the squeak from the front. Will get around to the wheel bearings eventually...

poomba · 09-01-2007, 02:42 PM

i would still suggest changing your wheel bearings... it's pretty simple, inexpensive and will take about half hour each side...

Aaron_EF8 · 09-01-2007, 02:50 PM

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My squeaking noise is coming from my camber kit as the bush's are stuffed........

This is a very common spot for E-Series to squeak. Oiling/greasing will stop it, until the grease dries up at least. The bushes are fairly well exposed to water etc bouncing up from the wheels, which doesn't help.

white_XR8 · 09-01-2007, 04:03 PM

Ok well if i was to get new bush or clean them whatever it is you do what prices are i looking at to get bearings, bushes, swaybar. anything else worthdoin ?? prices thanks