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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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I was driving to my girlfriends house last night on my way home from school when I noticed a strange squeaking sound, it sounded like it was coming from the front of my car. As I kept driving it only made the noise if there was a dip or a rise in the road. From what I can tell it sounds like it is coming from the front driver side area. Im thinking that it could be a squeaky spring or shock. What do you guys think?
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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I have a similar problem, but it is more of a "clicking" noise, like an electric switch toggling. I hear it most when I am driving in a parking garage with the top down. There are known problems with the suspension, check out this TSB. https://mustangforums.com/recalls-an..._18461/TSB.htm

Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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I have the same popping noise you are talking about. The dealership said it was something to do with the air conditioning and that it was normal for it to happen. But this noise is way different, im pretty sure it is something to do with the suspension because it makes the squeaking noise when I hit a dip or a bump in the road. I am taking it to the dealership today to see whats going on.
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Cannot address the sqeeking noise, but the poppin/switching sound is definitely the AC. You can count the time interval between the sound (about 18 secs on my car) and if you lift the hood with the AC on you can hear ir really ggod. Turn off the AC and it goes away. Not sure about any other noises.
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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i think your fat and your car cant take it... lol just kidding, no idea... i dont have that problem
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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I just got back from the dealership and they said that it was just a faulty strut. So I go back later in the week to have it replaced.
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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I get the same noise in exact intervals between each sound. It kinda sounds like a nail gun going of to me. Had it sense day one with my 06 a week ago.
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