Front End Creak

[Kitt5.0]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a Mustang GT 401A with Active Exhaust, and it's been a fantastic car overall. It has 4000 miles on it. However, there's one issue that's been bothering me: a creaking noise from the front end when driving over uneven bumps or turning left at slow speeds. While the sound seems to originate from the front of the car, I've been unable to pinpoint its exact source. I brought this to the attention of my local Ford dealer, but they claim "not to hear it". Pretty much the typical response I expected from a dealership. However, it's quite noticeable to me and a new car shouldn't even have suspension creaks like this (I'm assuming it's coming from the suspension).

Has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so, how did you resolve it? I do not think its worthwhile paying out of pocket for an issue like this on a new car. It's making what is otherwise a hilariously fun car an annoyance (as it's my daily). Maybe ill just have to try another dealer.

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[DukeCLR]

Without hearing it it's hard to tell. Maybe have someone do a slow left turn around you and you may be able to hear it better.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a Mustang GT 401A with Active Exhaust, and it's been a fantastic car overall. It has 4000 miles on it. However, there's one issue that's been bothering me: a creaking noise from the front end when driving over uneven bumps or turning left at slow speeds. While the sound seems to originate from the front of the car, I've been unable to pinpoint its exact source. I brought this to the attention of my local Ford dealer, but they claim "not to hear it". Pretty much the typical response I expected from a dealership. However, it's quite noticeable to me and a new car shouldn't even have suspension creaks like this (I'm assuming it's coming from the suspension).

Has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so, how did you resolve it? I do not think its worthwhile paying out of pocket for an issue like this on a new car. It's making what is otherwise a hilariously fun car an annoyance (as it's my daily). Maybe ill just have to try another dealer.

Hi there! Would you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership name and location? I’d like to look into this concern on my end.  

 

[Gregs24]

I had the same on my S550 and it turned out to be part of the front wheel arch liner was folded up over the suspension.. It was the ridged plastic bit in this picture.

 

[ZBOBMAN]

When I have strange sound issues on any of my cars, I record a video with e view of my instrument panel. If I can hear it on playback, they have a better understanding and cant say "I dont hear anything".
Hope this helps

 

[Kitt5.0]

I had the same on my S550 and it turned out to be part of the front wheel arch liner was folded up over the suspension.. It was the ridged plastic bit in this picture.

thanks for sharing. I have a feeling it could be this. Are you talking about the plastic on the left? How did you access in there and what did you do to fix?

 

[Kitt5.0]

Hi there! Would you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership name and location? I’d like to look into this concern on my end.  

Will be messaging shortly

 

[Gregs24]

thanks for sharing. I have a feeling it could be this. Are you talking about the plastic on the left? How did you access in there and what did you do to fix?

The ridged bit (centre screen) was flipped up over the lower suspension arm - just pushed it back into position. Done with the wheel on full left lock

 

[The Ghost]

Honestly, these cars are a bit rattly. I have a small rattle too on the driver side but I can't tell if it's in the cabin or in the engine bay. I notice it too after I've gone over a speed bump, then it goes away after a while. I also heard one a couple times in the backseat somewhere in the roof. I'm afraid taking it to the dealer would make these minor rattles worse once they start ripping into things.

Not to compare, but my S197 did not have any rattles until maybe 10 years into its life.

 

[Gregs24]

My S550 has no rattles

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