Squeaking leaf spring

[Ian Cowpar]

I have an obnoxious squeak coming from the rear suspension every time I go over even the slightest bump. Has anyone else had this problem? I have the EE rear sway bar on, but that appears to be functioning fine. Thoughts?

 

[Fudged Undies]

Grease the EE bushings, just in case. Grease the sway bar endlink bushings. I'm betting this is actually the culprit as it was in my case. Also there have been issues with squeaking coming from the tailgate and I think the lock pins.



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<b>Technical Service Bulletins</b>

2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC



Could be one of these TSB's...



04-21-3

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR SWAY BAR LINK

03-19-4

BODY - POWER REAR WINDOW RATTLE WHEN IN VENT POSITION

NOISE - POWER REAR WINDOW RATTLE WHEN IN VENT POSITION

02-3-5

BODY - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

NOISE - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

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[Dre L]

crank up the spare tire until it ratchets.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I had this one, which was fixed under warranty:



04-21-3

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR SWAY BAR LINK

 

[Tom Honeyford]

When my 02 ST was about 6 months old it developed a squeek in the driver rear. I tracked it down to where the leaf springs are wraped in a metal band to keep the leaves aligned. The band had a rubber piece that had worn loose, allowing the leaves to rub together. A bit of spray silicone applied several times stopped the noise.

 

[Mike Wilson]

when in doubt... grease it.Which reminds me, any thoughts or opinions on the apparently non-greaseable front end components on the sport trac (at least 2005's)?.

 

[Mike Wilson]

when in doubt... grease it.Which reminds me, any thoughts or opinions on the apparently non-greaseable front end components on the sport trac (at least 2005's)?.

 

[Ian Cowpar]

Thanks all, I'll give that a shot and post results