1ofakindgt Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 First time I have not been able to diagnose my own car. I have an 07 awd and there is a loud creeking noise coming from the front passenger side. Im thinking its either a bad strut mount or a bad bushing but im not sure. Has anyone else had this problem the car only has 48k on it but I do live in Ohio and the roads are abusive to cars around here. Any help would be great thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binakaradia Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) While driving, the valve was vibrating and striking the side of the hole making a rattling/clicking noise. When you hear a loud clicking noise while starting your car. Check if the lights, windscreen wiper work. If yes, then maybe there is a problem with the starter. Either it is jammed or there could be a problem with the starter motor. Edited May 14, 2011 by binakaradia 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmech2k Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well, if any of Binakaradia's suggestions don't solve your problem, I've heard some earlier Fusions sufferred from cracking subframes. I guess it's some structure bolted under the engine. The posts I read mentioned creaking/popping noises going over speed bumps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ofakindgt Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Oh thats all very funny thanks for being sarcastic and no help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmech2k Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, I was being sarcastic about binikaradia's post, but when I was car shopping and searching forums for people's experiences with cars, I saw this cracking subframe problem multiple times with the early Fusions. Did a brief search just now but can't find them right now. (What the heck did Edmunds.com do to their website? Went to crap.) Whatever. Good luck finding your problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ofakindgt Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yea I was referring to him not you sorry. I dont think this is a cracked subframe problem its a creeking noise coming from the front end suspension. It sounds like a bad bushing or something but im not sure cant narrow it down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmech2k Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 OK. It's easy to misunderstand stuff on forums. I guess you've already checked the CV joints? Also, are the bushings the kind you can lubricate? I've also read about problems with engine mounts, but I think they showed up as a vibration, not creaking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ofakindgt Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Turns out it only got real bad on very hot days. When its in the low 80s and below the creek goes away. It ended up being the bushing on the front control arm. Soaked it in some grease and havent really heard it most of the summer unless it was in the 90s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ofakindgt Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 So its getting warm again in northeast Ohio and the creaking is back only when it gets above 80 to 85 degrees makes no sense what so ever. Anything below this temp and it goes away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitehawk55 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Had the same noise in our 2007 AWD SEL and the wheel nuts on both front wheels has become slightly loose . Torque to 100 ft lbs . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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