Front end squeek over bumps??
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Kankakee
Front end squeek over bumps??
I have a 2002 Explorer 4WD that squeeks when going ever speed bumps. It doesn't squeek just going down the road. Probably not worth messing with but I was wondering if there was a easy fix?
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Welcome to the club.. I have an '02 w/ the same problem... I've been told that it's probably just the crappy sway bar bushings... I had posted a question on the forum a while back as to where to find something other than the stock rubber bushings to put back in. Apparently, nobody knew (never got a response).. otherwise, I woulda bought some and put them in.
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
I have the same problem in my 99... When I bought it in 01, the rear buchings were replaced under recall and I have heard rumblings of bushing issues in Explorers over the years. Let us know if you find anything out... I'm tired of people looking at me like I drive a 73 Cadillac because I squeak so much going over speed bumps...
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Brighton, Colorado
Slather some multipurpose in those frame bushings. The ones that the swaybar goes through. Wife's did the same 4 years ago. Really creaky especially when you hit those speed bumps straignt on.
Peace
Peace
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 358
Likes: 0
From: Brisbane Australia
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Brighton, Colorado
It was multi-purpose. 5 years ago. Dealer did it. If worried about eating the rubber you could try some silicone o-ring grease.
I haven't had to pull the sway bar off since but I believe you should to grease them.
I do not know if the grease they used damaged the rubber bushings, just know they haven't moaned since then.
Peace
I haven't had to pull the sway bar off since but I believe you should to grease them.
I do not know if the grease they used damaged the rubber bushings, just know they haven't moaned since then.
Peace
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SoCalAngler
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 8, 2015 08:42 AM
dblakney
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
3
May 18, 2004 08:28 PM
