Groaning noise in suspension after oil change?
I got an oil change yesterday on my 2010 Taurus SHO. After leaving the garage I started noticing that when I came to a stop or took off that the suspension was making a growing/popping noise. As I turn the wheel it makes the noise as the wheels turn but there's no noise during the turn. I called the garage and the guy said to give it a couple if days because it was most likely the suspension settling back into place after being on a lift. He said it was common in Fords. Is this accurate information or is something else going on that was caused from them lifting the car uo?
I've never heard of such a thing as lifting a car then having it groan during turns.
My thinking is that the groaning noise may be coming from the power steering pump. It may be low on fluid. Easy enough to check. Just make sure you check it when it's hot because if you put too much in it that can cause problems.
With the engine running, not driving, turn the steering wheel. Does it make the groaning noise as you turn the wheel? If so then it's the power steering. If not then I'm completely wrong. Without hearing the "Groaning" noise for myself I can't really tell you exactly what it is. It COULD be wheel bearings. Or it could be something else. But an oil change shouldn't affect steering or suspension at all. And like I said, I've never heard of lifting a car causing a groaning noise.
Suspension will make noise if the bushings are getting old and worn. They may present themselves during steering, but simply bouncing the car up and down should produce the same noise. Since you said that steering the car generates a "POP", that sounds more like a worn bushing so badly worn that the shaft in the bushing is snapping back and forth. But I honestly don't think it's due to the car having been lifted. I think the mechanic who did the oil change is just telling you something so you'll go away. Probably because he/she knows that changing the oil has nothing to do with suspension noises.
Hope this helps.
[EDIT] According to Wesley I have the wrong answer. OK, true enough. Sorry for wasting your time, and thank you Wesley for pointing out my error. Kindly disregard my answer as it does not apply to your situation.
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