1996 f-150 Creaking front end

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02-14-2022, 04:54 PM

FORDGUY111

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1996 f-150 Creaking front end

Why is my front end creaking when I turn ?

02-14-2022, 04:58 PM

hanky

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Does it have 4 wheel drive?

02-14-2022, 05:43 PM

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1996 f-150 creaking front end

No, it's 2 wheel

02-14-2022, 05:50 PM

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1996 f-150 creaking front end

I just changed the bearings races rotors brakes a while back and it's been doing it ever since. I think it was doing it before I got it.

02-14-2022, 06:56 PM

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It most likely has struts up front.
If the struts have never been replaced, there is a good chance the top bearing plate that the strut rotates on may be ready for replacement.

02-14-2022, 09:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hanky

It most likely has struts up front.
If the struts have never been replaced, there is a good chance the top bearing plate that the strut rotates on may be ready for replacement.

Thanks buddy, I'll check it out.

02-15-2022, 05:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hanky

It most likely has struts up front.
If the struts have never been replaced, there is a good chance the top bearing plate that the strut rotates on may be ready for replacement.

I wasn't aware of struts being on an F150 until the 1997 models ( 10th Gen) when the suspension system was redesigned.