I was wondering if anyone here has had the front end squeaking? Mine just started the other day and I can't figure it out, I have sprayed everything with WD40 and it has not stopped. It does it when hitting bumps and I can make it do it when parked and I shake the front . Anyone have suggestions?

 

Its probably the radius arm bushings. Once you replace them things whould quite down. What year Explorer do you have?

 

I have a 2001 and only had it for 2 weeks

 

Kenny
I Think 99Xplr is right. Earlier models had a rubber bushing witch didn’t squeak but would wear out very easily especially the passenger side because it‘s right near the exhaust. They now use a nylon bushing that seems to squeak and something you may have to live with. I’ve used silicon, white grease, WD40 and no telling what else....and it helps for a short time but it always comes back SQUEAK-IN. If your able to make it squeak while parked...have some one shake it while your underneath to make sure that’s your problem.
Brian

 

Thans for the replies. I took it back up to the dealer and they fixed the problem for me since I havent had it very long. I was the bushing though so thanks again for the replies

 

I have 96 Explorer with the same problem. It has 168000 miles. What was your solution.

 

My problem was the front driver side bushing, I called about it and it cost about 30 bucks for my explorer, I was going to fix it myself if the dealer wasnt, but they did, it also has to be aligned after its done

 

Where were the bushings located, upper/ lower control arm, sway bar end links , tie rod ????. Any info would be helpful.

Thanks for the reply.

 

5.0EBEXPLORER96SNOW
your radius arm bushings are located just beyond your front wheels about a foot in. If they never have been replaced you’ll have to chisel the two BIG rivets off on each side and replace them with bolts….not very hard to do really. I used a big cold chisel to cut mine off. I didn’t have the frills in Sicily..lol..!!
Brian