Is this normal?
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Rust
The creaking could be from a couple of things that pop in my mind right now.
The first is the bushings: The bushings could be defective or made from the wrong materials from the parts supplier Ford buys from (this is common from a Chinese supplier; they tend to cheat and use cheaper materials instead of spec materials and still charge Ford full price per unit or they simply allow defective pieces to pass QC to save themselves money hut still screw Ford).
The underside of a Mustang is prone to rust. Don't worry about the rust; it is supposed to happen over the majority of parts on the under side of your car.
The rust can become a problem if the bearings or solid metal bushings are not fortified against this natural and designed rusting. .
The first is the bushings: The bushings could be defective or made from the wrong materials from the parts supplier Ford buys from (this is common from a Chinese supplier; they tend to cheat and use cheaper materials instead of spec materials and still charge Ford full price per unit or they simply allow defective pieces to pass QC to save themselves money hut still screw Ford).
The underside of a Mustang is prone to rust. Don't worry about the rust; it is supposed to happen over the majority of parts on the under side of your car.
The rust can become a problem if the bearings or solid metal bushings are not fortified against this natural and designed rusting. .
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from wikipedia....
Rust is a general term for a series of iron oxides. Colloquially, the term is applied to red oxides, formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. There are also other forms of rust, such as the result of the reaction of iron and chlorine in an environment deprived of oxygen, such as rebar used in underwater concrete pillars, which generates green rust. Several forms of rust are distinguishable visually and by spectroscopy, and form under different circumstances.[1] Rust consists of hydrated iron(III) oxides Fe2O3·nH2O and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3). Given sufficient time, oxygen, and water, any iron mass will eventually convert entirely to rust and disintegrate. Surface rust provides no protection to the underlying iron unlike the formation of patina on copper surfaces.
from wikipedia....
Rust is a general term for a series of iron oxides. Colloquially, the term is applied to red oxides, formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. There are also other forms of rust, such as the result of the reaction of iron and chlorine in an environment deprived of oxygen, such as rebar used in underwater concrete pillars, which generates green rust. Several forms of rust are distinguishable visually and by spectroscopy, and form under different circumstances.[1] Rust consists of hydrated iron(III) oxides Fe2O3·nH2O and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3). Given sufficient time, oxygen, and water, any iron mass will eventually convert entirely to rust and disintegrate. Surface rust provides no protection to the underlying iron unlike the formation of patina on copper surfaces.
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I'm not sure why this is still a question for so many. Stainless 304 is the type of steel that won't rust, this is because of how much chromium and nickel is in it, which is also what makes the steel that much more expensive.
Stainless 409 is made with hardly any chromium or nickel so therefore it'll build up that rust layer naturally. It's cheaper and it doesn't look as pretty, but structurally is still a sound material.
http://www.stainless-online.com/manu...-stainless.htm
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Stainless 409 is made with hardly any chromium or nickel so therefore it'll build up that rust layer naturally. It's cheaper and it doesn't look as pretty, but structurally is still a sound material.
http://www.stainless-online.com/manu...-stainless.htm
read down at getting the right one
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++ what MeanStang08 said. Copper, Zinc and Aluminum will form thin layers of oxides, hydroxides and such that seal the respective metal below from oxidizing further. Iron however doesnt! Steel has carbon in it and is more rust resistant depending on the amount of carbon and or other metals such as nickel (stainless steel).
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From: MI
What pdonket just said. I too get brake squeal, and it is very audible for the first few stops. But after that, the squealing goes away and all stops are normal with no sounds at all.
For the squeals, you will get them the first time you drive your car each day because of the rust pdonket mentioned. The rust is a very thin layer and does not hurt anything.
For me, I get the squeal on my front passenger brake.
For the squeals, you will get them the first time you drive your car each day because of the rust pdonket mentioned. The rust is a very thin layer and does not hurt anything.
For me, I get the squeal on my front passenger brake.
Have you guys had these issues addressed at your Ford dealer? If not, I recommend you make an appointment with them. Then, if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to message me with your dealer, mileage, VIN, and contact info so I can escalate this for you.
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