Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Noise when taking off?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 1, 2015 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
copen93's Avatar
copen93
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Noise when taking off?

I hear a trampoline spring type noise when I apply light pressure when taking off slowly. It sounds really weird, I have no idea what it is. Like if you were bouncing on a trampoline and the noises the springs make that's what it sounds like. 93 f150 4.9 4x2
 
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2015 | 10:31 PM
  #2  
Toplait's Avatar
Toplait
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 520
Likes: 4
From: Deepwater Mo.
Where is the sound coming from?
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2015 | 01:56 PM
  #3  
copen93's Avatar
copen93
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Toplait
Where is the sound coming from?
Sounds like it's under the dash or something near my feet.
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:15 PM
  #4  
madpogue's Avatar
madpogue
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 8,476
Likes: 37
From: Madison, WI
Automatic or manual transmission?
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:00 PM
  #5  
copen93's Avatar
copen93
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by madpogue
Automatic or manual transmission?
E40D automatic transmission.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 05:33 PM
  #6  
jaagen's Avatar
jaagen
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
From: Rohnert Park Ca.
I would look at drivetrain parts (I.e. wheel bearing, u-joints, breaks, ball joints). Do these truck use a speedo cable? Could make noise inside the protective sleeve
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 07:54 PM
  #7  
Plowboy34's Avatar
Plowboy34
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 437
Likes: 4
From: SE Missouri
U-joints can start making a noise like that when they start going bad. It will progressively get worse if that's what it is. See if they have any play in them and if they have a zerk fitting shoot some grease in them and see if it helps.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 08:06 PM
  #8  
Mattjmulligan's Avatar
Mattjmulligan
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
I've got a bad motor mount and an iffy trans. mount on my truck (1990 f150 4.9 5 speed) and it makes a noise similar to what you're describing. You might want to check that as well
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jan 4, 2015 | 01:17 PM
  #9  
Island Time's Avatar
Island Time
Laughing Gas
10 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 871
Likes: 6
From: Orcas Island, WA
Originally Posted by jaagen
Do these truck use a speedo cable? Could make noise inside the protective sleeve
Nope. Changed over to electronic speedo in '92.
 
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2015 | 02:16 PM
  #10  
eakermeld's Avatar
eakermeld
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,168
Likes: 3
From: South Central,MO
Check for any loose shields on the exhaust system. They will vibrate at different frequencies as engine RPM changes and can make some STRANGE noises.
 
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2015 | 02:36 PM
  #11  
Mattjmulligan's Avatar
Mattjmulligan
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by eakermeld
Check for any loose shields on the exhaust system. They will vibrate at different frequencies as engine RPM changes and can make some STRANGE noises.
Yes that too I forgot about hat because all of mine have fallen off or been taken off by now
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mybigredford
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
8
Nov 9, 2004 09:47 PM
Lucca
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Oct 4, 2003 08:34 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:52 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE