Well I have a read a few posts here and there about people having squeaky or clunky rear suspensions so I thought I would share my experience.


I took my truck into the dealer today (2009 XLT Scab 6.5') to get in looked at and was informed that I need a new set of leaf springs. So the truck goes back to the dealer in a couple of days to get the new springs installed. I was a little surprised that the springs would be bad after only 30k Km. It is my first truck, so maybe I have a few things to get used too???

I will update this post when everything is done and let everyone know if the problem was solved.

 

Probably nothing wrong with the springs themselves. It's more likely that it's the spacers between leaves that are defective.

 

I was thinking the same thing myself. I am just hoping this isn't a sign of things to come.

 

when does yours clunk? i have heard a few clunks that sound like u-joint, but my truck has only 1500 miles so i cant believe thats what it is. it's normally when going in reverse while turning / in a rougher driveway etc.

 

Its a soft clunk that can be felt. It is really only noticeable when going over speed bumps and driveways, etc. The squeak can be heard by just pushing down on the bumper with one hand.

I wasn't sure if the two things were related, but hopefully they are both fixed.

 

Mine also squeaks when I push on the bumper, but I then realized that the parking brake was engaged and causing the sound. Is your parking brake on?

 

Parking brake isn't on. But I could check to see if its stuck. But the sound definitely sounds like its coming from the springs or bushings.

 

I had and have the same problem. Read here. I am taking it back ot the dealer Monday and I ssupect another set of leafs!!

http://www.fordtough.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=8710

 

In that other forum someone mentions they noise started when they got their trucked sprayed with rust proofing. I got my truck sprayed with Krown last fall. That's odd that a lubricant type spray would cause squeaking. Nonetheless, I will find out on Wednesday if the new leafs solve the problem. Thanks rootem for the link and I hope your issues get resolved as well.

 

I had the same issue with my 2008. They replaced them at only 6k miles. 20k miles later, they were fine.

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be issue-free with the new ones.

 

Double Post, Stupid Blackberry.

 

Update:
I picked up my truck today and WOW what a difference. Noise is gone and the ride is a lot smoother. Makes me believe that the springs were probably defective from the factory since I always thought the ride was a little ruff. So for anyone that has silular symptoms, I would recommend getting the rear springs looked at while its still under warranty.

 

I think I'm in this boat, I will be calling my dealer today, sqeaking on the road down to the cottage and clunks on speed bumps.

 

Same problem here with my 2010 Platinum. Creaky rear leafs and started shortly after under sprayed with Krown. Dealer said new leafs are on the way. I also have a terrible squeak coming from my front shock absorber which will be replaced. It sure is disappointing driving a 60K truck that sounds like an old julopy.

 

Anybody out there experiencing the same issues, with the same dealer solution, but that did not have Krown sprayed???