1996 Ford F-150 Repair Question
Topics covered: Grease, Suspension, Abs.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.
Asked on April 29, 2012
Squeaking
Hello, my f150 has a bad squeaking sound from the rear end. If you over a speed bump you can hear it or if you let off the clutch too fast and jerk you can hear it. It is really loud if you put weight on the truck bed. Any ideas on the problem?
Asked by rmoore09Answer
Replied on April 29, 2012
check the springs. it is common for them to break.
Roy
Replied on April 29, 2012
I DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE IF I SENT THE CORRECT NEEDLE PIC---THESE ARE REALLY INEXPENSIVE
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_4%22-Grease-Gun-Needle-Nose-Adapter-Performance-Tools_9240029-P_N3486_T%7CGRP2082_____
ONE MODEL CLIPS ONTO YOUR GREASE GUN JUST LIKE A GREASE ZURK
YOU CAN INSERT IT INTO SUSPENSION RUBBER/ PLASTIC BUSHINGS ETC., WHERE METAL PARTS IN YOUR SUSPENSION MAY ONLY MOVE, WHICH ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO LUBRICATE WITHOUT DISASSEMBLE
USEFUL IN OTHER SITUATIONS TOO
LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES
THE MEDIC
Replied on April 29, 2012
So it is a worn leaf spring. Could it also be the rear shock absorbers?