Squeaky Rear
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Squeaky Rear
The rear suspension on my 2013 F Sport AWD with 27,000 miles has started to squeak slightly. It doesn't do it all the time but is audible from within the car even with the stereo at low volume. When the road is smooth it's quiet but it'll squeak on even slightly uneven pavement.
Of course the F Sport has air suspension. I haven't experimented with the different ride settings or height adjustment yet but it is audible in Normal mode.
Will try to take it to the dealer next week but wondering what I might expect.
Of course the F Sport has air suspension. I haven't experimented with the different ride settings or height adjustment yet but it is audible in Normal mode.
Will try to take it to the dealer next week but wondering what I might expect.
Last edited by Scrutator; 04-21-16 at 12:49 PM.
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The rear suspension on my 2013 F Sport AWD with 27,000 miles has started to squeak slightly. It doesn't do it all the time but is audible from within the car even with the stereo at low volume. When the road is smooth it's quiet but it'll squeak on even slightly uneven pavement.
Of course the F Sport has air suspension. I haven't experimented with the different ride settings or height adjustment yet but it is audible in Normal mode.
Will try to take it to the dealer next week but wondering what I might expect.
Of course the F Sport has air suspension. I haven't experimented with the different ride settings or height adjustment yet but it is audible in Normal mode.
Will try to take it to the dealer next week but wondering what I might expect.
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Yeah, I was tempted to say that it sounds like an old pick-up truck but it's not that loud and there is no "clunking." It seems to be more noticeable when it's warm. I didn't hear it at all on my way to work this morning when it was cool.
My perception is that it's coming from the rear. I'd say I'm about 80% certain of it. I've made an appointment with the dealer for Monday so we'll see.
My perception is that it's coming from the rear. I'd say I'm about 80% certain of it. I've made an appointment with the dealer for Monday so we'll see.
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Interesting and keep us posted.
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Yeah, I was tempted to say that it sounds like an old pick-up truck but it's not that loud and there is no "clunking." It seems to be more noticeable when it's warm. I didn't hear it at all on my way to work this morning when it was cool. My perception is that it's coming from the rear. I'd say I'm about 80% certain of it. I've made an appointment with the dealer for Monday so we'll see.
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So, of course, on my way home today it didn't do it until the last moments of my 5.5-mile drive home. It was about 75 degrees outside and sunny. Just barely a hint of it for about 15 seconds.
Just to describe it further: It's not a high-pitched squeak; it's more mid-range in frequency and seems like two pieces (of something) rubbing together. Reminds me a bit of that musical instrument (friction drum) that consists of a stretched skin that's rubbed by hand.
Just to describe it further: It's not a high-pitched squeak; it's more mid-range in frequency and seems like two pieces (of something) rubbing together. Reminds me a bit of that musical instrument (friction drum) that consists of a stretched skin that's rubbed by hand.
Last edited by Scrutator; 04-22-16 at 05:45 PM.
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So, of course, on my way home today it didn't do it until the last moments of my 5.5-mile drive home. It was about 75 degrees outside and sunny. Just barely a hint of it for about 15 seconds.
Just to describe it further: It's not a high-pitched squeak; it's more mid-range in frequency and seems like two pieces (of something) rubbing together. Reminds me a bit of that musical instrument that consists of a stretched skin that's rubbed by hand.
Just to describe it further: It's not a high-pitched squeak; it's more mid-range in frequency and seems like two pieces (of something) rubbing together. Reminds me a bit of that musical instrument that consists of a stretched skin that's rubbed by hand.
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Resolved, I think.
So, despite my feeling that the noise was coming from the rear it appears that the sound was being generated from the hood.(!) Did a test drive with the tech and he confirmed the noise; he tells me to stop and pop the hood. I do and a moment later he closes the hood and we continue. The squeak is now gone!
Turns out that there are two rubber bumpers in the front that the hood rests upon. They apparently were not tight against the hood. Turning them will adjust them up and down. I've attached a photo of the one on the driver's side.
Who knew?
Turns out that there are two rubber bumpers in the front that the hood rests upon. They apparently were not tight against the hood. Turning them will adjust them up and down. I've attached a photo of the one on the driver's side.
Who knew?
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So, despite my feeling that the noise was coming from the rear it appears that the sound was being generated from the hood.(!) Did a test drive with the tech and he confirmed the noise; he tells me to stop and pop the hood. I do and a moment later he closes the hood and we continue. The squeak is now gone! Turns out that there are two rubber bumpers in the front that the hood rests upon. They apparently were not tight against the hood. Turning them will adjust them up and down. I've attached a photo of the one on the driver's side. Who knew?
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Informative, quick and easy fix solution.
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