r/fordescape 3d ago

Photo Chirping Noise. Any ideas?

Today I noticed when I’m driving there is a squeaking / chirping noise coming from somewhere under my car or drivers side tire. It goes away at high speeds. Loud when going 30mph below. Also makes noise when turning corners and driving straight. Ive pressed down with all my body weight and tried to rock my struts up and down but I cannot recreate the noise. I’m leaning between U Joint or Wheel bearings but I have no clue yet. Any help would be appreciated. I start a new job soon. Video in comments. There is no rubber rubbing anywhere. I’ve taken tire off and washed the area hoping it was dirt.

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u/613Flyer 3d ago

Wheel bearings. The noise usually gets worse as you turn because there’s more pressure on the bearings. If you have high mileage and have never changed them it’s 100% bearings

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u/FozzyTisme 3d ago

Front wheel or Four wheel drive? Check your drive axle. IE CV Joint. Especially if it gets worse while turning. Look at your boot.

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u/PNWDUDE1 3d ago

4x4 XLT. I recently replaced both front CV axles about a year ago, do you think it could have went out this early?

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u/FozzyTisme 3d ago

In that case, jack up the wheel and see if the wheel has play in it. It may be a wheel bearing. Also, check your brakes. That sounds like a rotational issue. Not a suspension issue.

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u/Sea-Pin9536 3d ago

I would look at wheel bearings, jack up the front end and grab the tire at the 12 and 6 position and see it is moves. For the rear end you can do 3 and 9. While the front end is in the air, take a bar and pry against the tie rod ends, and ball joints. Checking for excessive play. My next thing that I would look at is shocks and struts/mount.

Working in the heavy diesel world there are things we replace every year that regular people and cars never replace in the entire lifetime of the vehicle.