handyandy

This has been happening for a while. When I accelerate and/or turn either way it sounds like something is creaking/croaking with a low tone, coming from the rear. Any ideas on what this could be? Mods are in the sig.

Pohatu18

Its your control arms brushings, I have this problem when I back down the driveway onto the road or when I hit enough bumps.

You could try puting some lithium grease on em but its kinda messy or buy new/better control arms otherwise its nothing serous.

handyandy

Could it be my rear end gears making noise? Last time I had my brakes checked the guy noticed a leak in my differential. He fixed it a long time ago, but I'm thinking maybe it could be leaking again... if the fluid is low could this be messing up my rear end? If it is the control arms, if I grease it up would that stop the noise?

Pohatu18

If it was your gears I would think it would sound like a whine or like a bad bearing grinding up as you drive. I tried some grease on my CA brushings but it didnt go away, im just use to it now. If I go push down on my rear or go to the side of the rear and just push it I can hear it squeak.

My friends are always like your car makes alot of noises(sqeaks, creaks, rattles, and rumbles) I just tell em its cause its a ford