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Hi, so I just joined this forum with hopes that I can gain a little insight as to why my 2004 F-150 is giving me some problems. One of the problems that recently began is that the front axle makes like a moaning sound when ever I turn left or right, it's real loud moan, almost sounds like some type of metal on metal. The other issue I have is that my fuel gauge doesn't read full whenever I fill up the tank, it only goes to about 3/4ths full when in reality it should say full. If anyone has any ideas as to why or how I can fix these problems, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Hi, so I just joined this forum with hopes that I can gain a little insight as to why my 2004 F-150 is giving me some problems. One of the problems that recently began is that the front axle makes like a moaning sound when ever I turn left or right, it's real loud moan, almost sounds like some type of metal on metal. The other issue I have is that my fuel gauge doesn't read full whenever I fill up the tank, it only goes to about 3/4ths full when in reality it should say full. If anyone has any ideas as to why or how I can fix these problems, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Well let’s take the simple issue first and that would be you fuel gauge. This would most likely be the float in your tank.
Now the as to your front end noise on a turn. I would assume that you have a 4x4. If so there is a really good thread (long one) regarding everything you ever wanted to know about the IWE system. Great troubleshooting procedures. Do a search and you will find it. Have fun and post your findings and questions. I am sure someone will assist you. We love to comment on things.
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A few other things to check into are the UV joints this is a similar sound I got on an older ford of mine when the joints went bad and needed to be replaced.
Also are you having any steering issues when you turn such as it tightening up and making it harder to turn? Here again I got a similar noise on an older ford when the power steering pump went out.
Anyway Welcome and ask away this place is awesome for answer on problems.
Also are you having any steering issues when you turn such as it tightening up and making it harder to turn? Here again I got a similar noise on an older ford when the power steering pump went out.
Anyway Welcome and ask away this place is awesome for answer on problems.
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Well let’s take the simple issue first and that would be you fuel gauge. This would most likely be the float in your tank.
Now the as to your front end noise on a turn. I would assume that you have a 4x4. If so there is a really good thread (long one) regarding everything you ever wanted to know about the IWE system. Great troubleshooting procedures. Do a search and you will find it. Have fun and post your findings and questions. I am sure someone will assist you. We love to comment on things.
Well let’s take the simple issue first and that would be you fuel gauge. This would most likely be the float in your tank.
Now the as to your front end noise on a turn. I would assume that you have a 4x4. If so there is a really good thread (long one) regarding everything you ever wanted to know about the IWE system. Great troubleshooting procedures. Do a search and you will find it. Have fun and post your findings and questions. I am sure someone will assist you. We love to comment on things.
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I had the same problem with the rear end in my 04, and i thought it was the front making the sound but it was the rear. the fluid broke down and it wasnt alowing the clutch packs to slip freely because there is a friction modifier addative that needs to be added. I replaced the fluid and did a bunch of figure 8's to work the fluid in the packs and it hasn't made a sound yet.
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Oldguy4, there is nothing back in the day that wasn't easier and cheaper to replace than on these newer trucks. It seems to me that Ford has forgotten Henry's philosophy of keeping things simple and reliable.
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