Pseank Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I have a 2014 edge sel, fwd, 17,000 miles. It makes a creaking noise when turning sharply only to the left. This most often occurs at slow parking lot speeds, especially when turning left into parking stall. The more the steering wheel is cranked over, the greater the noise. Noise seems to be coming from front end, perhaps passenger side or right wheel. It is not a popping or clicking noise. Steering wheel does not feel a pop, car does not pull to either side nor do breaks. Here is an audio recording of the sound while making two sharp left turns at parking lot speed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkse4lobnivzxyq/2%20left%20turns%20and%20noise.m4a?dl=0 Drives great, no drag. Only make noise while moving, not stationary. Could struts or cv be out with such low miles? No tears in cv boots. Any thoughts or places to check first? Thinking strut bearing mount? Thanks! Edited August 19, 2017 by Pseank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseank Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I will add, it does not seem to do it in reverse when wheel is cranked hard left. Maybe that helps diagnose things? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Not many miles on your 14 are ya still under warranty??? My 2011 started doing what might be the same thing at around 65,000 miles. I'm thinking strut mount bearings and will be changing them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseank Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 It is under warranty but through CarMax. The noise has been intermittent but seems to be increasing. Thank you for your comment. If anyone knows how to upload an audio clip, I have a good 15 second one of the noise. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) If it fits under the file attachment limit, you can go to "more reply options" to open the full reply box. From there you can attach the file/clip. Otherwise, maybe sites like flickr and imgur or even dropbox may allow multimedia. Upload there and link back here. Make the clip permissions "public". Edited August 19, 2017 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseank Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thank you for the attachment info. While it will not allow attachment of this audio file type, here is a link to it in my dropbox folder: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkse4lobnivzxyq/2%20left%20turns%20and%20noise.m4a?dl=0 or: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkse4lobnivzxyq/2%20left%20turns%20and%20noise.m4a?dl=0 n this 13 second clip, I make 2 sharp left turns and you can hear the noise. I believe it is coming fromt he right front. Does not happen when turning to other side. The sharper the turn, the more noise is created. Thanks! Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Very clear recording. It does sound like the strut is binding. So strut mount/bearing is suspect. Also make sure the fenderwell liner is secure. A lot of engine/electrical work nowadays is done after removing/partially removing that liner, and sometimes the tech does not re-secure it properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Same noise I was getting but now it's turned into a thunk when going over bumps. I replaced the sway bar links and had the suspension checked a few weeks ago. Everything is tight including ball joints and tierod ends. Like I said earlier, I'm gonna get to replacing the struts and strut mounts pretty soon. Enigma2 posted a good video in this thread about strut noise that may help: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/22938-strut-noises/ Might be worth using your warranty depending on the deductible and please let us know what the problem was if ya get her repaired soon.. Edited August 19, 2017 by fishx65 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just a thought besides the strut (which I highly suspect) but also the sway bar bushing. Turning puts a lot of stress on the sway bar bushing also. Try spraying some silicone lube int he sway bar bushing just to see it this quiets things down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseank Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 UPDATE: I took it to our local Ford dealers "Quick Lane" today since they work on struts. It is sort of an abbreviated Ford repair shop for basic stuff. The technician felt it was the passenger side strut bearing and was able to reproduce the noise. They did not have the part, but it is schedule for the repair at their main shop this coming Thursday. I will again confirm the fix afterwards in hopes it may help others. Thank you for your input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimad22 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 I know this is an old post but wondering if anyone figured this out? I posted my own topic but have yet to get any replies! Sounds like this could be my issue also. https://youtube.com/shorts/jdZSZl8vyOI?feature=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimad22 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 I know this is an old post but wondering if anyone figured this out? I posted my own topic but have yet to get any replies! Sounds like this could be my issue also. https://youtube.com/shorts/jdZSZl8vyOI?feature=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseank Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 My car had since been in for this issue multiple times. At first it was a loose axel nut. Then it was the cv joint, then it was the A arm. All on that same side and with low miles. I just went in again for another CV joint replacement, luckily under warranty. It has low miles and no rain or snow in area so don't know how it could go through joints so quickly, but it did. The Ford tech were able to catch the noise by using "chassis iears". It was never the strut or anything like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimad22 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 4:31 PM, Pseank said: My car had since been in for this issue multiple times. At first it was a loose axel nut. Then it was the cv joint, then it was the A arm. All on that same side and with low miles. I just went in again for another CV joint replacement, luckily under warranty. It has low miles and no rain or snow in area so don't know how it could go through joints so quickly, but it did. The Ford tech were able to catch the noise by using "chassis iears". It was never the strut or anything like that. Thank you for the update! Did it sound similar to this -- https://youtube.com/shorts/jdZSZl8vyOI?feature=share My husband put lube on the right boot as you could hear it squeaking when turning manually. Today I drove about 40 mins and where it normally be noisy it was not! I thought it was fixed however once I returned home the noise started once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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