Squeaky front end when I turn the steering wheel

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HealeybrothersOP

Member since Jul 2010
4 posts
Goshen, NY, USA

Jul 23, 2010 at 7:18 PM

I have sprayed everything on the front end with WD40. Still squeaks when I turn the steering wheel

jdmeaux

Member since Jan 2009
525 posts
Lafayette, LA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jul 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM

Just spraying with WD40 won't stop the squeaks if its a ball bearing or ball joint. It could also be the pump itself. If it still squeaks when you turn it WHILE SITTING AT IDLE IN YOUR DRIVEWAY, you should be able to locate exactly where its coming from.

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93MERC

Member since May 2010
27 posts
columbus, GA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jul 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM

im a mechanic, ford front ends are notorious for lower ball joints squeeking, and also possibly the upper control arms (depending on if your ball joints r built into the upper control arms). basically if u turn your steering wheel eitherway and it squeeks then its your lower ball joints, if it squeeks when u go over pot holes, speed bumps, drive way, etc..... then its your upper control arms

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