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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Grinding/Squeaking

I have a 2000 F150, 94k miles, manual transmission, 2WD

About 6 months ago a slight squeaking sound started when only backing up. Now its progressed to a sort of grinding metal on metal sound with regular driving as well as in reverse. I can hear it the most when its in gear and I take my foot off the gas. I changed the breaks, checked the wheel bearings, did a clutch test, and the u joints look fine. Something weird happened yesterday, while raining out, it didn't make a peep. My drive shaft and u joints have a layer of rust on them...could that be a cause of the noise, and it went away when wet? Any thoughts would help, thanks!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Get a 3/8 ratchet and extent ion and check your diff fluid imideately !!!! Plug is on the u joint side. Sounds like your about out of fluid
 
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Also if its not that check the trans fluid also a 3/8 plug on the side of the transmission
 
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Will do, thanks!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Decided to get it diagnosed, and the tech said it's the u joints. I've heard this is a pretty simple fix.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Yes! Pretty simple doesn't cost much. Glad you are getting them done early before too much damage is done. I hate how nothing on cars and new semi trucks is not grease able. I don't like diagnosing issues online I would rather jump under the truck and check it out lol!
 
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