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What is the black thing on the roof of my truck?

What is the black thing on the roof of my truck?

Its your navigation or sirius radio antenna. thanks! Its your antenna for your Sirius Radio. Your antenna for the navigation is in your dash ontop of your RER Radio.

Why is my Ford F150 making a noise?

Drivers have complained about a chattering sound in the rear part of the Ford F150, specifically the 1990-96 models. The noise occurs during soft turns in the vehicle after driving at high speeds. The problem came in an insufficient friction modifier or a faulty Traction-Lok differential.

Why is the exhaust sensor sticking on my Ford F150?

Sticking exhaust gas recirculation sensors cause idling engines to run roughly in the Generation 12 Ford F150 model. Accumulation of carbon will cause the sensors to stick. Ford recommends changing the sensors every 100,000 miles.

What are the common issues with the Ford F150?

But what are some of the common issues with the Ford F150? Ford F150 issues depend on the year of the F150. The most common issues tend to be with the ignition coil, head gasket, spark plugs, and transmission malfunctions. Many of them are easy fixes but could cost lots of money.

When did Ford F150 have weak leaf springs?

Weak leaf springs along the front of the vehicle were found in the 1991-94 Ford F150 models. New springs or added leaves will fix the issue, but some trucks require a newly aligned suspension as well as a replacement of any additional parts in the suspension.

Why is my Ford F-150 making a humming noise?

This article applies to the Ford F-150 4×4 (1980-1997). A failing front axle wheel bearing manifests itself with excessive noise and vibration, but it may first manifest itself as a leaking seal. Typically there’s a humming noise that changes in time with the road speed of the truck. It may also be louder when you turn to the right or the left.

What does the front end of a Ford F150 sound like?

38 people found this helpful. My 2018 F150 is doing the same thing, started at about 4000km. Sounds like metal on metal, like when you lose a brake pad. It shakes the whole truck. The dealer doesn’t know what it is, keep telling me it must be stones between the caliper and the rim.

How can I tell if my F150 has a bearing noise?

Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your F150 is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up.

What should I do if my F-150 makes a noise at idle?

17 people found this helpful. What a shop would do is place the vehicle on a lift, let the engine run in 2WD drive and 4 WD and see if they can locate the problem with the wheels turning off the ground. They could probably locate the problem at idle with no weight on the suspension if drive line related.

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Ruth Doyle