suspension noise in front when going over bumps?
8/22/14, 10:38 AM
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suspension noise in front when going over bumps?
I noticed a weird squeaky sound from my front suspension yesterday when I went over a speed bump. I've never head it while driving on the street, or going up and down driveways. Only speed bumps. Should I take it in for a check up or is this normal?
8/25/14, 09:48 PM
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It's most likely your lower control arm bushing(s). See this:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...oise-tsbs.html
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...oise-tsbs.html
8/28/14, 10:34 PM
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Yes - there is a TSB on it, I've had it done for me now 3 times... third time the TSB added a heat shield, there is a slight groan now, but barely noticeable so take it in to FORD, they need to diagnose it then order parts and then fix it - make sure to get an alignment when they are done.
check out this thread here on TMS... https://themustangsource.com/forums/...squeak-522954/
check out this thread here on TMS... https://themustangsource.com/forums/...squeak-522954/
9/1/14, 12:58 PM
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Yes, it is LCA issue which is identified in a TSB. I have it done twice under warranty. the latest revised TSB seems work better. But I don't know for long run. When it comes back and I am out of warranty, I will try after market LCA which can be lubricated.
9/4/14, 05:01 PM
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Has anyone had the LCA squeak long-term? Has it created any problems with the performance of the car or become a safety issue? My 2014 does it but I wrote it off to being a Mustang and wash not going to bother with it. If it messes the car up, I will have it fixed though.
9/7/14, 08:51 PM
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I've got it too. Only had the car 2 months and already an issue with a TSB??? We traded in an Explorer that was less than a year old because of repeated problems. This is starting to really make me question the brand. I never have problems with my f150's though.
9/16/14, 01:27 PM
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Today I just took it back for the second time because of this problem, the first time they said they changed it and installed new heat shield and the noise got even worse, if I take it back one more time I swear I'm gna lemon it and get my money back and get a 2015 f150 instead...
9/16/14, 06:41 PM
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I've had mine replaced three times. The ones with the heat shield only lasted a few months before they began creaking again 
Still have the issue, but going the lemon law route at this point (for this and many other things)
Still have the issue, but going the lemon law route at this point (for this and many other things)
9/19/14, 03:52 PM
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Well, that's not good news, especially since I spent all that time to add the shields on mine.
9/22/14, 06:38 PM
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9/24/14, 02:37 PM
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If you turn your volume up you can hear the grunt. It's much louder in person and can easily be heard when driving. Need a go pro or something to stick under the hood so I can get a better sound.
It also made this horrendous popping sound over the first speed bump
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9/25/14, 02:16 PM
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http://youtu.be/1-qEcbU-8Qk
If you turn your volume up you can hear the grunt. It's much louder in person and can easily be heard when driving. Need a go pro or something to stick under the hood so I can get a better sound.
It also made this horrendous popping sound over the first speed bump.
If you turn your volume up you can hear the grunt. It's much louder in person and can easily be heard when driving. Need a go pro or something to stick under the hood so I can get a better sound.
It also made this horrendous popping sound over the first speed bump
.I've also tried putting my gopro in front of and behind the wheel to pick it up, but you couldn't really hear it. We have some nice weather this week, going to try another go at recording it. I might try driving over a mic I put on the driveway at the speedbump. Might be too much engine noise though?
9/26/14, 03:03 PM
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Yeah, the pop is related (mine was doing that the first time they were replaced). You had much better luck recording it than I have :P Mine sounds decently loud in the cabin, but my phone doesn't pick it up. I also tried pushing down on the front of the car to get it bouncing a bit but that doesn't replicate the noise.
I've also tried putting my gopro in front of and behind the wheel to pick it up, but you couldn't really hear it. We have some nice weather this week, going to try another go at recording it. I might try driving over a mic I put on the driveway at the speedbump. Might be too much engine noise though?
I've also tried putting my gopro in front of and behind the wheel to pick it up, but you couldn't really hear it. We have some nice weather this week, going to try another go at recording it. I might try driving over a mic I put on the driveway at the speedbump. Might be too much engine noise though?
9/26/14, 05:42 PM
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Tried a few times today, this was the best I could get:
Also put a gopro on the ground at the speed bump and drove over it. There was too much noise to hear anything. The video above is with my Hero 3 Black, the ground recording was with my Hero 2. Might see if the Hero 3 picks up audio better from the ground
Not sure where I could safely put the gopro in the engine bay to record from there...also I would think the engine noise might drown it out
Also put a gopro on the ground at the speed bump and drove over it. There was too much noise to hear anything. The video above is with my Hero 3 Black, the ground recording was with my Hero 2. Might see if the Hero 3 picks up audio better from the ground
Not sure where I could safely put the gopro in the engine bay to record from there...also I would think the engine noise might drown it out
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9/28/14, 08:41 AM
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I hear you all! My 2014 pre. convertible (V6) is exhibiting this creaking/knocking sound from Front Left when going over speed bumps or slower over a curb or a depression/bump with the left side . I plan to take it to dealer this week it having just started the noise this week. 5800 miles are on odometer. Heres hoping its not an ordeal with the dealer!
Thanks
Thanks
9/28/14, 04:25 PM
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Tried a few times today, this was the best I could get:
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHhQ0kTVJZg
Also put a gopro on the ground at the speed bump and drove over it. There was too much noise to hear anything. The video above is with my Hero 3 Black, the ground recording was with my Hero 2. Might see if the Hero 3 picks up audio better from the ground
Not sure where I could safely put the gopro in the engine bay to record from there...also I would think the engine noise might drown it out
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHhQ0kTVJZg
Also put a gopro on the ground at the speed bump and drove over it. There was too much noise to hear anything. The video above is with my Hero 3 Black, the ground recording was with my Hero 2. Might see if the Hero 3 picks up audio better from the ground
Not sure where I could safely put the gopro in the engine bay to record from there...also I would think the engine noise might drown it out
9/28/14, 07:06 PM
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That pop noise is something else I think, I need to pay more attention to where that's coming from (I think it might be something I'm doing).
Edit: Yep that pop is from when I release the brake quickly
Edit: Yep that pop is from when I release the brake quickly
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