1996 Ford Explorer front left near tire squeaking

Tiny
SIMPSOKY12
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
My 1996 Ford explorer has recently developed a squeaking noise in the area of my front left tire. Every time I go over bumps or rough terrain it make a very loud squeaking noise, possibly coming from the suspension. This also happens anytime I make a turn in either direction. I was told it could possibly be the bushings or I might need to replace my front left stabilizer link. Please help this is a very aggrivating problem
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 AT 1:32 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
  • MECHANIC
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May be the balljoints, they are very prone to making noise like that when the suspention hits rough spots in the road. Really suspect balljoints if the vehicle "surges" forward after stopping.

Also check your bushings, as they wear they can pollish the metal making it prone to squeaking.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 4:12 PM

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