2001 Ford F-150 front end squeeks

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD F-150
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  • 4WD
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  • 108,000 MILES
I just recently bought a pre-owned 2001 supercrew f150, and ever since I had it I notice that not only my truck but alot of other trucks the same as mine have a similar squeak in the front end when either turning the wheel or driving over speed bumps. What is that and what is it from?
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 AT 12:45 AM

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Tiny
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Usually from the ball joints. If you notice, there arent any grease fittings.I have carefully drilled into the center of the bottom of them and installed fittings.
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008 AT 8:11 AM
Tiny
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Will the ball joints eventually give out and cause a problem from that noise?
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Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 3:42 AM
Tiny
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Lack of lubrication is what will cause the failure and is causing the noise. So, yes eventually they will fail
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Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 7:34 AM

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