Old truck is getting squeaky - what should I check/lube?

[Sho'Nuff]

I have a 2003 F150 Supercrew lariat 4x4 that I use for a utility vehicle. It is generally in good shape but its getting up there in miles (currently has 139,000 on the odometer).

It still runs great but I've noticed lately that its squeaking and creaking a lot, particularly when making turns at low speed. Seems like it might be coming from the leaf springs, but sometimes it comes from the front too.

Any ideas as to what I should check/lube?

Thanks in advance

 

[RLGL]

When was the last time the front end was pulled down. There are a lot of things to go wrong, wheel bearings, brakes, u-joints. 4X4's need a lot of TLC! Mine is a 1996

 

[Ackmed]

Power steering.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

When was the last time the front end was pulled down. There are a lot of things to go wrong, wheel bearings, brakes, u-joints. 4X4's need a lot of TLC! Mine is a 1996

Not sure I understand the lingo. Pulled down?

 

[RLGL]

Not sure I understand the lingo. Pulled down?

Tear down and inspect and service. For me it is usually an 8 hour process.

 

[leper84]

Check your ball-joints and sway bar end links in the front.

 

[master_shake_]

tie rod ends are seizing up.

also ball joints.

 

[jlee]

Squeaks from leaf springs are pretty much always going to be the bushings in the shackles, IMO.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Tear down and inspect and service. For me it is usually an 8 hour process.

Oh ok. The answer to that is never.