97' f150 s/c 4x4
I get a annoying squeek if im at a stop and turn my steering wheel either direction. Sounds like a rubber squeek. I tried wd/40 on the bushings but no luck... any suggestions

 

I think it has something to do with the power steering pump or drive belt.
Check these first.

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99 XLT 5.4l reg cab
120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador red 2tone
3.55 gears
255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers (excellent sound)
Sherwood amp
subwoofer coming soon
More mods as funds become avalible.

 

54regcab,

Igot under the truck and had my daughter turn the wheel back and forth. the noise (very noticable and annoying as hell) is coming from the boot area next to the tires. Is there a u joint that is greasable inside the boot?

 

more than likely you have the pittman arm
squeak the late model ford is famous for.

 

94Fan,

How do i get the pitman arm sqeek out? I have an extended bumper to bumper warranty for another 35k miles. Could the dealer fix it under warranty?

Thanks
Darren

 

My '97 SC developed the same noise. When I took it to the dealer and let them listen to it, they replaced the pitman arm under warranty.

 

I went to my dealer about the squeak. The replaced all the tie rod ends and that didn't cure it. Next they replaced the pitman arm even though I told them that the pitman was the problem the first time. Squeak is gone and I have all new tie rods, a new pitman arm, and an alignment.

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, TekStyle Tonneau
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[This message has been edited by rmagers (edited 09-01-1999).]

 

Had an annoying squeak everytime I stopped, backed up and turned. dealer replaced ball joints. after a couple of weeks the squeak is back but not as loud as before.

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99 F-150 XL 4x4. RC Flareside 4.6 5spd, 3.55LS. gibson 3" cat-back, K&N Gen ll.Westin step bars.Ventshade window deflectors and bug deflector and a cool white shifter ball. The SILVER BULLET. Rock and Roll...Baby!!!

 

Daren Dude

sorry to take so long to reply to your post,contact your local ford dealer and tell the service advisor of your problem. they are probably already aware of this problem.

94fan

 

OK...Took it to the dealer today and it was the pitman arm. They replaced it for free....no more squeeks

 

Darren Dude

did the dealer do an alignment. if not you should get this done.

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94Fan,
I asked the mech if they re alingment, he said not necessary because it was part of the center link. It drives fine, no pulling or anything

 

hey, i've got the same squeak! disappeared for a while, now its back. now i know what to get replaced.


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'97 f-150 XLT V6 auto 3.55 silver reg cab flareside , 6 cd, Lariat floor mats, tonneau, ground effects, tint, glasspack w/ duals, new= ion optics fog lights, cracked windshield (thanks to a dodge caravan). the heartbeat stops here.

 

just got quoted $50 for part, $53 for labor, and whatever additional cost for alignment. everybody else get the same????

 

Unfortunately, my steering squeak developed at 41,000 miles (no extended warranty). Even though it's not real expensive to get the Pitman arm replaced, if you're cheap like me, you can purchase a "needle" fitting for your grease gun, and squirt some grease into the rubber boot on the pitman (the problem is that there is no fitting on the old model). It has worked for me for several months now, even though it is probably not a good long term solution.