Squeaky Steering
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From: Louisville,Kentucky,United States
Squeaky Steering
I purchased a 97 extended cab 4x4 w/ORP back in December. The steering has always squeaked when you turn the steering wheel either while standing still or moving very slow(pulling out of a parking spot). I had heard other F150's and Expeditions sounding the same and thought that it might be a manufacturing problem but it seems to be getting louder AKA more annoying now that the weather is warming up. There are no problems with the steering just the squeaking. I went to grease the tie rods but found out I could not. Any suggestions on getting rid of the annoying squeaks?!Thanks in advance.
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From: St. Louis, MO.
There is a bushing at the pitman arm off of steering box it is a factory sealed bushing without grease fitting. I had the same problem so I used a grease gun needle adapter and poked thru the side of the bushing, refilled the bushing and sealed with RTV silicone, squeak has not returned and bushing has not leaked for a year.
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97 F-150 XLT Ext.cab
5.4 auto o/d, 3.55 LS
Elct. 4x4, Tow Pkg.
Capt. Chairs, Console
Two Tone paint,Black on Silver
Ford Bed Liner,Soft Tonneau
Sony xplode CDX-600
Stock and Love It
[This message has been edited by CDeHeer97 (edited 04-17-2001).]
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97 F-150 XLT Ext.cab
5.4 auto o/d, 3.55 LS
Elct. 4x4, Tow Pkg.
Capt. Chairs, Console
Two Tone paint,Black on Silver
Ford Bed Liner,Soft Tonneau
Sony xplode CDX-600
Stock and Love It
[This message has been edited by CDeHeer97 (edited 04-17-2001).]
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From: Langley,British Columbia,Canada
I have that same squeaking sound going on.Talked to a mechanic and he said the exact same thing that CDeHeer97 said.The factory seals did not have grease nipples.the replacements do.Mine is going in tomorrow for repair.I'll keep you posted on exactly what it was and how much to repair it.
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From: Langley,British Columbia,Canada
Sully,
Got my truck back today and guess what.......NO MORE SQUEAK.It was just like CDeHeer97 said....Pitman arm.The mechanic did the same fix with the gun needle.When I do eventually replace the pitman arm,the cost for the part is $68 canadian at the Ford dealer.Plus installation approx 45min.Sure is nice not to have that embarrassing squeak.Hope this helps.Thankyou CDeHeer97
Got my truck back today and guess what.......NO MORE SQUEAK.It was just like CDeHeer97 said....Pitman arm.The mechanic did the same fix with the gun needle.When I do eventually replace the pitman arm,the cost for the part is $68 canadian at the Ford dealer.Plus installation approx 45min.Sure is nice not to have that embarrassing squeak.Hope this helps.Thankyou CDeHeer97
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From: St. Louis, MO.
It sure is nice to pull in or out parking spaces without people around you looking for the squealing grenada or pacer isn't it.
Anyway I'm glad to here it worked out for you.
As I said the repair has kept quiet for over a year now.
My newest problem is my girlfriend whom rarely "gets to" drive my truck drove it this weekend--$1,138.00 to repair, appearently someone put a fence where she wanted to go. OUCH!!!
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97 F-150 XLT Ext.cab
5.4 auto o/d, 3.55 LS
Elct. 4x4, Tow Pkg.
Capt. Chairs, Console
Two Tone paint,Black on Silver
Ford Bed Liner,Soft Tonneau
Sony xplode CDX-600
Stock and Love It
[This message has been edited by CDeHeer97 (edited 04-23-2001).]
Anyway I'm glad to here it worked out for you.
As I said the repair has kept quiet for over a year now.
My newest problem is my girlfriend whom rarely "gets to" drive my truck drove it this weekend--$1,138.00 to repair, appearently someone put a fence where she wanted to go. OUCH!!!
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97 F-150 XLT Ext.cab
5.4 auto o/d, 3.55 LS
Elct. 4x4, Tow Pkg.
Capt. Chairs, Console
Two Tone paint,Black on Silver
Ford Bed Liner,Soft Tonneau
Sony xplode CDX-600
Stock and Love It
[This message has been edited by CDeHeer97 (edited 04-23-2001).]
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From: Garland,TX USA
hey sully i have the same problem ... i took my truck in to the shop and was told about the injections to now all i ahve to do is take it back to get done ..tell me how is your truck sounding now and did it cost alot??
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Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sully:
I purchased a 97 extended cab 4x4 w/ORP back in December. The steering has always squeaked when you turn the steering wheel either while standing still or moving very slow(pulling out of a parking spot). I had heard other F150's and Expeditions sounding the same and thought that it might be a manufacturing problem but it seems to be getting louder AKA more annoying now that the weather is warming up. There are no problems with the steering just the squeaking. I went to grease the tie rods but found out I could not. Any suggestions on getting rid of the annoying squeaks?!Thanks in advance.</font>
I purchased a 97 extended cab 4x4 w/ORP back in December. The steering has always squeaked when you turn the steering wheel either while standing still or moving very slow(pulling out of a parking spot). I had heard other F150's and Expeditions sounding the same and thought that it might be a manufacturing problem but it seems to be getting louder AKA more annoying now that the weather is warming up. There are no problems with the steering just the squeaking. I went to grease the tie rods but found out I could not. Any suggestions on getting rid of the annoying squeaks?!Thanks in advance.</font>
Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"
[This message has been edited by tazz27f (edited 04-29-2001).]
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From: Garland,TX USA
hey sully i have the same problem ... i took my truck in to the shop and was told about the injections to now all i have to do is take it back to get done ..tell me how is your truck sounding now and did it cost alot??
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Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"
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Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"
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From: Garland,TX USA
sully
thanks for the input but i dont have a clue as to how to it so i will be taking mine to the shop let ya know how it turns out........
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Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"
thanks for the input but i dont have a clue as to how to it so i will be taking mine to the shop let ya know how it turns out........
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Rene
White F-150 Supercab
dual flowmaster out of side
k&n filter
Kenwood system with JL audio woofers and amp
big a** tires
sticker "You call me a B***H like it's a bad thing!!"