Sqeaky Suspension?

[srirachapenguin]

I've begun noticing that my suspension will sometimes squeak/creak when I am getting into and out of the car. It's a 2015 model with just over 7k miles on it. So I'm wondering: is this normal? It's no secret Fords do not have the most sophisticated suspensions, even the fast ones. I know some older Ford models were prone to suspension squeaking/creaking quite badly as they aged. But on a near-new hot-hatch?

I'd appreciate any feedback you all can give me.

 

[Maxpowa]

Don't have any suggestions for you, but can offer you some comfort in that my car "creaks" at the rear when I go over a speed-bump. Not sure if it's suspension related, but it seems to only happen when there is significant suspension travel. I have 6700 miles on the odom currently. Mention the issue during your next service. They're supposed to do a "multi-point inspection," which should include checking the suspension, and hence, check for proper lubrication.

 

[srirachapenguin]

Thanks for the feedback, max

 

[golfhack]

Mine will do it when parked on an incline. I believe my parking brake needs adjustment. I very rarely do park on a hill, so I kinda forgot about it until now.

 

[srirachapenguin]

Those darn hills! I believe mine is not a parking brake issue but a suspension issue. It always happens when suspension travel is involved. Nevertheless, thank you for the input. Could be useful in the future.

 

[mdonald623]

Check your fender liners, I had a creak coming from the front left when I got in/out and went over speed bumps.
Turned out it was the liner rubbing on the fender...
I jabbed at it with my hand a few times and it stopped squeaking mostly.

 

[Vince62]

Gdt it checked out at your next service.

 

[srirachapenguin]

mdonald, I'll have to check that out. Thank you.

Vince, I am definitely planning to do so. Thank you.

 

[Maxpowa]

Check your fender liners, I had a creak coming from the front left when I got in/out and went over speed bumps.
Turned out it was the liner rubbing on the fender...
I jabbed at it with my hand a few times and it stopped squeaking mostly.

Thanks! I'll also check that out.

 

[srirachapenguin]

I never did get back to this thread. I've come to the conclusion that it's merely the sound of the spring metal as it flexes/travels. I'm going to call it completely normal. I guess it just comes with the stiff spring territory!

 

[Accel Junky]

I just noticed the spring noise in the rear today. It was when I entered my driveway 3 wheels on 1 wheel still on road and the suspension flexed. I haven't hear it on a speed bump before. I'm on stock shocks and Swift springs. Definitely had a springy sound to it. The spring perches in the rear look really pathetic so I'm constantly wondering how they will hold up to tracking and hard driving in this car.