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I have noticed a 'creeking' noise coming from the front wheels on my 2007 Hurricane (Ford F53 chassis with only 2,000 miles on the clock). I noticed it when my wife was moving it and I was directing her at a campground yesterday.

I have booked it into the Ford dealer for Wednesday AM to have them look at it.

Any thoughts? I want to be as prepared as possible before I leave it in as I am not mechanically inclined when it comes to steering / suspension issues.

The service advisor also stated that there is the possibility it might be a coach-builder issue and not a Ford issue. How does that work with warranty?


2007 Hurricane 34B (Ford F53)
2007 Chevy Cobalt (5-speed manual)
SMI Stay-In-Play & Blue-Ox Aventa LX
One guy and five females, (wife, two daughters and two dogs)
 
Posts: 38 | Location: Ontario, Canada | Registered: October 02, 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post

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try tightening the lug nuts to the correct torque and see if the noise goes away.


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Even though your coach has only 2000 miles, it may be a lube job will solve the creaking noise. Many times dry rubber/neoprene bushings will cause the type noise you are hearing.

Good Luck - Glenn




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Posts: 440 | Location: McKinney, Texas | Registered: August 29, 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post

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I removed the wheel liners tonight a checked it out. The noise is gone. I never would have guessed it could be that simple.

Thanks for the advice.


2007 Hurricane 34B (Ford F53)
2007 Chevy Cobalt (5-speed manual)
SMI Stay-In-Play & Blue-Ox Aventa LX
One guy and five females, (wife, two daughters and two dogs)
 
Posts: 38 | Location: Ontario, Canada | Registered: October 02, 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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Those stainless steel wheel liners if not tigthen will squeek like the front brakes when they are worn out.they are rubbing against steel and moving back and forth if loose.
 
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I saw one couple that removed their front wheel liners because of the noise. I told them that they have to be tighten only using the tool that comes with the liners as hard as possible. Do not use torque or power tool. . Some folks worry when did see the liner starting to bend when they tighten with the special tool with the t - handle so then they tighten them by hand . And then a little wth the t- handle.

I hope you didn't leave off the front liners , they look real ugly w/o them . They also keep the brake dust in . And it keeps your tires and wheel appearance sharp looking Good Job
 
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