F150 MYSTERY GRINDING NOISES $8 FIX
Justin Swick · 369K views · 4:49
Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Equipment
Ford F-150Permit Required
NoTools Needed
Socket set, Wrenches, Jack, Jack stands, ScrewdriversDiagnosing 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