Symptom Chart - Squeak And Rattle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART - SQUEAK AND RATTLE

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Squeak - heard inside the vehicle when closing/opening the door	Insufficient lubrication on the door hinge or check strap	LUBRICATE the hinge or check strap
	Internal door components are loose, rubbing or misaligned	CHECK the inside of the door. TIGHTEN or ALIGN components as necessary. USE the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit to isolate any rubbing components.
Squeak - heard inside the vehicle when closing/opening the window	Worn or damaged glass run/channel	REPAIR or INSTALL a new glass run/channel. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
Squeak - heard outside of vehicle when closing/opening the door	Exhaust shield rubbing against the chassis or exhaust pipe	CHECK the exhaust system. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Squeak - occurs with initial brake pedal application	Disc brake pads	Under certain conditions, asbestos-free pads can generate a squeak noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a concern.
Squeak - a constant noise that occurs with brake pedal applications	Damaged or worn disc brake pads	INSPECT the pads for oil, grease or brake fluid contamination. CHECK for glazed linings. A brake disc with hard spots will also cause a squeak type noise. REPAIR or INSTALL new pads as necessary. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for the front brakes or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for the rear brakes .
Squeak - noise occurs over bumps or when turning	Worn control arm bushings	INSPECT the control arm bushings. SPRAY with lubricant and CARRY OUT a bounce test to determine which bushing is causing the concern. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION or REAR SUSPENSION .
Squeak - noise occurs over bumps or when turning	Worn or damaged shock absorber/strut	INSPECT the shock absorber/strut for damage. CARRY OUT a bounce test to isolate the noise. INSTALL a new shock absorber/strut as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION or REAR SUSPENSION .
Rattle - heard when closing/opening the door or window	Loose internal door mechanism, bracket or attachment	REPEAT the motion or CARRY OUT a tap test to duplicate the noise. INSPECT the door for loose components. TIGHTEN loose components or USE the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit to isolate any rattling components.
Squeak or rattle - heard inside the vehicle over rough roads/bumps	Misaligned glove compartment door/hinge	ALIGN the glove compartment door.
	Instrument panel trim loose or misaligned	INSPECT the instrument panel trim for missing or loose clips or screws. REPAIR as necessary.
	Loose interior component or trim	CARRY OUT a touch test. ELIMINATE the noise by pressing or pulling on interior trim and components. USE the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit to isolate any rattling/squeaking components.
Squeak or rattle - noise with a vibration concern	Damaged or worn sub-frame mounts	INSPECT the upper and lower absorbers for damage or wear. CHECK the sub-frame for damage. VERIFY the nuts and bolts are tightened to specifications. TIGHTEN as necessary. REFER to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .