ZoNiE
Active Member
Hey folks, My 2009 STA AWD has a "Squeeeweeeweeeweee" noise coming from what appears to be a center carrier bearing on the main drive shaft. It speeds up and slows down with road speed but not engine speed. I shot it with WD-40 to see if it went away to determine whether it was that or the yoke at the TC or the Rearend. Seems to be the carrier bearing. The noise went away when I did that, but probably not for long.
I have about 85K Miles. I did some searching, and it appears that this may be a common thing? The first 60K of my STA was spent in Massachusetts, and you can see the results on the exhaust and the dealer had to replace one whole head on my 4.6 due to rusted exhaust flange bolts (warranty, thankfully).
Jeeze, my 2001 has never had bearing issues and looks new underneath compared to the 2009. The 2009 has had front wheel bearings and a pulley bearing replaced already. Did Ford cheap out on the damn things in later years or what?
I have a 500 Mile round trip ski trip planned this weekend, was wondering if I should worry or get it fixed before I go.
I have about 85K Miles. I did some searching, and it appears that this may be a common thing? The first 60K of my STA was spent in Massachusetts, and you can see the results on the exhaust and the dealer had to replace one whole head on my 4.6 due to rusted exhaust flange bolts (warranty, thankfully).
Jeeze, my 2001 has never had bearing issues and looks new underneath compared to the 2009. The 2009 has had front wheel bearings and a pulley bearing replaced already. Did Ford cheap out on the damn things in later years or what?
I have a 500 Mile round trip ski trip planned this weekend, was wondering if I should worry or get it fixed before I go.