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F150 MYSTERY GRINDING NOISES $8 FIX

Justin Swick · 369K views · 4:49

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Ford F-150

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Socket set, Wrenches, Jack, Jack stands, Screwdrivers
Diagnosing terrible grinding noises coming from the F150 front end. The 4x4 front hubs were locking and unlocking while driving down the road. It sounded like a brake issue or a loose heat shield. This is a common issue on 2004+ F150s with integrated wheel ends (IWE). There's a TSB from Ford for this here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171859-0001.pdf Check valve here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C5HZ24/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1