Squeaky Suspension

>From experience, simply spraying WD40 on the bushings is not enough.
You have to remove the bushings and thoroughly lubricate the insides so
it will stop squeaking.

I looked at my Ford TSP CD and there is no "anti-windup bar" listed? I
have a 1998 Ford Explorer EB AWD V8. In addition, I looked at the
Genuine Ford Parts site (http:\\www.parts.com) and the illustration of
the front suspension of my vehicle did not list/show said part either?

However, both the TSP CD and GFP site don't list/show a third rear shock
absorber for my vehicle either, but I do indeed have three shock
absorbers on the rear of my Explorer )

Steven

Steven Hilgendorf wrote:

> Thanks Ken and Happy Traveler for the suggestions. The squeaking is
> absolutely coming from the front end. Do you remember how much the
> anti-windup bar cost, if in USD$? I will look at my Ford Service CD for
> R/R procedures of the A-W Bar.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Steven
>
> Happy Traveler wrote:
>
>> For what it's worth, I traced the dry weather squeaks on my '98 AWD to
>> the
>> front bushing of an anti-windup bar. Don't know if spraying would have
>> been
>> effective, because I replaced the whole thing.
>> By the way, at least in the 98 model year the anti-windup bar came
>> only with
>> the V8 engine.
>>
>> "Kenneth J. Harris" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> When the conditions are dry and you have the squeaks, Spray WD40 on the
>>> edges of the leaf springs(both sides) first. See if that cures the
>>> problem. If not, spray the sway bar bushings next and see if that gets
>>> rid of the noise. This may not be the best choice for a permanent cure,
>>> but it will at least identify or eliminate two suspects.
>>
>>
>>
>>

The Anti Windup Bar is a part of the REAR suspension. It prevents the leaf
springs from 'winding up', apparently only a problem for the higher torque
available from the V8. Pretty sure about the name of this part, but will
double check it later tonight, when I get to my manual.

"Steven Hilgendorf" > wrote in message
...
> I looked at my Ford TSP CD and there is no "anti-windup bar" listed? I
> have a 1998 Ford Explorer EB AWD V8. In addition, I looked at the
> Genuine Ford Parts site (http:\\www.parts.com) and the illustration of
> the front suspension of my vehicle did not list/show said part either?

Steve Blaster may be too agressive, try a silicone product or WD 40.
Use the extension wand and squirt it in the nooks and crannies around
the possible squeek areas. Get back to us and let us know how it worked
out. Wear safety glasses!!!!!!

Is the squeak coming from the front? I had this problem BAD, I ended taking
it to the dealer and found out that it had something to do with the control
arm bushings, they replaced all of them at no charge (under warranty). The
squeak went away and never returned. Try spraying the upper control arm
bushings when you have the squeak and see if it goes away, I would use WD40
thoug.
Searcher1

Yes, ok, Happy Traveler, the 'anti-windup bar' is part of the "REAR"
suspension ) I was looking at the front suspension, where I'm almost
positive the squeaking is coming from.

Thanks again,

Steven
Happy Traveler wrote:
> The Anti Windup Bar is a part of the REAR suspension. It prevents the leaf
> springs from 'winding up', apparently only a problem for the higher torque
> available from the V8. Pretty sure about the name of this part, but will
> double check it later tonight, when I get to my manual.
>
> "Steven Hilgendorf" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I looked at my Ford TSP CD and there is no "anti-windup bar" listed? I
>>have a 1998 Ford Explorer EB AWD V8. In addition, I looked at the
>>Genuine Ford Parts site (http:\\www.parts.com) and the illustration of
>>the front suspension of my vehicle did not list/show said part either?
>
>
>

Searcher1 wrote:

> Is the squeak coming from the front? I had this problem BAD, I ended taking
> it to the dealer and found out that it had something to do with the control
> arm bushings, they replaced all of them at no charge (under warranty). The
> squeak went away and never returned. Try spraying the upper control arm
> bushings when you have the squeak and see if it goes away, I would use WD40
> thoug.
> Searcher1

I'd bet that's where my squeaking is coming from too. My Explorer has
been to the dealer twice for this noise, unfortunately, the squeaking is
intermittent and only noisy when it's warm and dry outside. It does not
make any noise if it's damp, humid, or wet outside, so the times it's
been in the shop they could not find a problem.

Thanks,

Steven

chuckster wrote:

> Steve Blaster may be too agressive, try a silicone product or WD 40.
> Use the extension wand and squirt it in the nooks and crannies around
> the possible squeek areas. Get back to us and let us know how it worked
> out. Wear safety glasses!!!!!!
>

Chuckster, I'll see if I can find a silicone based, possibly dry,
product that will be safe for the bushings...

Thanks again,

Steven

No, no air suspension here.

Steven

wrote:

> Is there any chance this vehicle has air suspension?? My '97 Limited drives me
> crazy on occasion. The front air shocks creak and squeak, depending on the
> weather, strange as it may seem.
>
>
>>>Searcher1 wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Is the squeak coming from the front? I had this problem BAD, I ended taking
>>>>it to the dealer and found out that it had something to do with the control
>>>>arm bushings, they replaced all of them at no charge (under warranty). The
>>>>squeak went away and never returned. Try spraying the upper control arm
>>>>bushings when you have the squeak and see if it goes away, I would use WD40
>>>>thoug.
>>>>Searcher1
>>>
>>>I'd bet that's where my squeaking is coming from too. My Explorer has
>>>been to the dealer twice for this noise, unfortunately, the squeaking is
>>>intermittent and only noisy when it's warm and dry outside. It does not
>>>make any noise if it's damp, humid, or wet outside, so the times it's
>>>been in the shop they could not find a problem.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Steven
>
>