turning squeek
#1
turning squeek
i have a 1997 f150 with 2wd with 180K miles on it , whit i am sitting still or not going very fast and i turn the wheel, it makes a squeeking noise. i know it is something to do with the suspesion, but i don't know exactly what it is. my uncle's truck with only 90K miles does it too and i have herd numerous 97-98 f150s doing it. mine has just started doing it more recently as i have put more city mile on it. 160K of my miles are highway.
#2
most likely it is your pittman arm. They are factory sealed at the factory and there is no grease zert on it. you can replace it or do what i did. Get a grease gun and a needle tip fitting for it. Jab the needle into the pittman arm and give it a few shots. it will stop squeaking almost immediately. you can dab some silcon sealer if you like over the needle holes to keep out water. If you have access to a grease gun, it is a $3 fix.