Hey guys... and gals...

I have a 2001 Screw, 5.4 blah blah blah (see my sig for details). For the past couple days, whenever I turn the wheel to the right - while driving - I feel this.. thud, no, not rattle, knocking? Almost like I'm running something over like those little highway thingies on the ground... but there's nothing there.

Damn women can't explain anything right, can we?

Does this sound familiar to anyone? I have 21k miles on it, so I'm sure it's under warranty, but I'm just curious if anyone has had this similar problem?

Jenn in MD

 

I have the exact same problem on my 2001 with 35000 mi. I took it to the dealer twice where the can not locate the problem. They took the caliper apart, greased everything, rotated the tires, changed the pads, and turned the rotars. it is not quite as loud but is still there especially when i turn to the right. I think it may be the stock goodyears, so I might get new tires and see if it goes away.
Chris

 

Jenn,
Have a look at this thread I posted some time ago and see if it compares to your situation...

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...threadid=93549

Sounds like it might be a similar sound/problem.

/Marcus

 

My 01' is making the same sound . The sound is worse in the morning when the truck is cold , it is a tug sound like the tran. has a gap in it ? but only when I turn right or left.
I think it has somthing to do with the 4*4'S only.

 

i just got my crew out of the shop for the same reason. this is what they found: upper right arm bolts loose.....fix: retorque entire front end. mine made the same noise and seems to be fixed now. hope this helps you....

 

Jenn,
Try this thread. It's under Green crew's Question about the "soft thump, thump thump". This may also be your solution. A cheap one at that !


https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...175#post870175


Dan