2004 Cobra Squeak

[CobraSusie]

Ok, I figured that I would post here before going to Ford...

It is seldom that I hit a bump in the road (I go around them when possible)
but I have noticed EVERY time I hit a bump I get this squeak,
sounds like it is coming from the back of the car.

Bushings? What do you guys think? Ford told me most likely they'd lube it and go. Could it be ANYTHING more serious?

Because if that is their cure, I am thinking about getting Steeda bushings give me your input :biggthump

Thank You All in Advance

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[Juggernaut]

yes there is a supposed to be a recall from what ive seen

 

[Flyn]

Which side? A lot of our cars have a creak in the passenger side trunk area. I'm trying to track mine down now. I think it's body panels rubbing in my case.

 

[CobraSusie]

yes there is a supposed to be a recall from what ive seen

if you find any information on this PM or email it to me,
they are talking about JUST lubing the bushings to stop the squeak
(probably to save money) but yes, I'd like to have this fixed the right way :biggthump

Keep me posted

 

[Juggernaut]

I had it before, all the problems and warrentys for the cob but lost it in the move....btw does anyones kinda lean to one side a bit

 

[CobraSusie]

Which side? A lot of our cars have a creak in the passenger side trunk area. I'm trying to track mine down now. I think it's body panels rubbing in my case.

I am still in the tracking down stages

 

[ShelbyGuy]

its a glorified '77 fairmount. its supposed to squeak and rattle. convertibles especially.

 

[CobraSusie]

its a glorified '77 fairmount. its supposed to squeak and rattle. convertibles especially.

Yeah but the other Mustangs didn't squeak/rattle even the 99 was quiet,
this is fairly loud and annoying as all hell :crying:

 

[Mystic Terminator]

Bushings? What do you guys think? Ford told me most likely they'd lube it and go. Could it be ANYTHING more serious?

Because if that is their cure, I am thinking about getting Steeda bushings give me your input :biggthump

Thank You All in Advance

Bushings in rear are rubber and there are no zerk fittings to lube. You have Front Diff Bushings, Rear Diff Bushing, Lower Control Arm Bushings, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Sway Bar Bushings and Rubber Spring Isolators. What are they going to lube?

 

[CobraSusie]

Bushings in rear are rubber and there are no zerk fittings to lube. You have Front Diff Bushings, Rear Diff Bushing, Lower Control Arm Bushings, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Sway Bar Bushings and Rubber Spring Isolators. What are they going to lube?

I don't know, but thats what they said they do

I am going to take the car in hopefully this week, and see what they have to say, go along for the test drive and show them, it is fairly loud, hoping it gets fixed asap (it sounds like metal on metal)

 

[Litespeed]

My car has the same problem and I haven't been able to find the source. I can replicate the noise at will by going up an incline and moving the car by getting on and off the clutch/gas. Going over bumps with the rear does it too. I'm getting my spring isolators replaced soon and after that I'll try experimenting some more.

Susie, do you still have stock bushings in the rear (IRS, differential, etc) ?

 

[CobraSusie]

My car has the same problem and I haven't been able to find the source. I can replicate the noise at will by going up an incline and moving the car by getting on and off the clutch/gas. Going over bumps with the rear does it too. I'm getting my spring isolators replaced soon and after that I'll try experimenting some more.

Susie, do you still have stock bushings in the rear (IRS, differential, etc) ?

Everything in the suspension is stock :biggthump

Let me know if you find out what is going wrong with yours,
if the dealership doesn't find something wrong with it tomorrow,
I am going to look into other alternatives (after market most likely)

 

[Dana]

There is an area in the trunk on the right side near the front that some have found as a cause of a metal to metal noise. Don't know if it is the same problem as you have but might be worth a look.
Mine has the noise too, but I haven't had time to track it down. Mine sounds like metal to metal in the right rear corner when I go over bumps.
I sent this link to Tito, because it resembled the noise he had too.

Link:
squeak thread

 

[Dana]

This is a pic from the above thread showing the source of the squeak

 

[CobraSusie]

Thanks Dan ! Well, I leave for Ford in about a minute,
so we'll start with them trying to locate it, then I'll ask them to check this out too :biggthump

 

[Vobraman]

me too

let me know I have the same problem. It gets on my last nerve.
thanks

 

[SNAKE IZ]

Sounds

I Had The Pop On Incline And Alot Of Rattles And What Not And When They Grinded The Subframe Where The Sway Bar Connects In Seemed To Get Rid Of Most Sounds Also Check Your Windows As Mine Rattle A Little When Down Half Way Jim

 

[CobraSusie]

Well, I went into the dealership yesterday, and have to say was not very pleased, the service manager took the car for a drive, (now get this)

With....

- The windows up
- The air on full blast
- AND the radio on

(trying to find the squeak )

I confronted him about this, and he said it was hot out :argue:

Then I proceeded to take him for a drive (which he heard the sqeak and said I dunno) :bash:

I go in and ask for a MECHANIC, get one and he heard the sound, and test drove the car, even put it on the rack, and he said everything seemed to be fine, (I trust his opinion)

I am going to take the car to my buddy Dan
(one of the best bodymen at Cars) :biggthump
and have him try and locate the squeak, I don't honesty know what else to do from this point.

I did however have a talk with the main guy at the dealership about the IDIOT service manager, how do you hear a noise with ALL the accessories on???? What a Douche Bag ! :lmao:

 

[Juggernaut]

Maybe your buddy can tell me wy my car now leans :crying:

 

[Wiked03]

Service writers/managers don't know shit about cars usually.. they are just trained on how to milk the most money out of the customer.

 

[CobraSusie]

Service writers/managers don't know shit about cars usually.. they are just trained on how to milk the most money out of the customer.

Yeah I was having this discussion with one of the guys

 

[CobraSusie]

Maybe your buddy can tell me wy my car now leans :crying:

it may have some frame damage (who did your claim?) it may need a slight pull :biggthump

(You did ask for a supplement right?)

 

[Flatliner]

Nice find Dana... I wonder if this is what Ford did to mine, I will have to pull apart and see if that is what they did... will have to wait until tomorrow. Just got back from camping...

 

[Flyn]

Lyle and I dug into the creak/squeak problem tonight. I left my carpet out after the Vince improved Mathis brackets install so I could track down this annoying problem. I had my car in to Tirapelli for this but they didn't fix it in two tries.

I am happy to say that Lyle and I did find the cause. Pulling or pushing on the outside of the vertical panel shown [with the red clamp on it] made the creak noise. Lyle noticed there is a weld missing on the passenger side of the car in the area shown here. Driver's side has the weld, passenger side does not. Rather than weld up the car [no welder handy] we bent the wheel well panel down a little AND THE CREAK/SQUEAK IS GONE! I drove my car home with no creaks at all. Lift up on the screwdriver handle and bend the wheel well panel down in a few locations. Test for the creak by pulling and or pushing on the vertical panel. :clap:

 

[Litespeed]

You guys rule! :biggthump

I'm going to check this out ASAP.