what causes a flapping noise on left rear of ford f 150 truck when driving down road

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ZANZAN
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Truck makes a flapping noise when driving down the road sounds like it is coming from (l) rear
Dec 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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Most likely the inner fender well has come loose. This is common especially if you have oversized tires. But over time the clips and screws that hold it in place loosen or fall out and the inner fender rubs the tuire and then starts flapping around.
Dec 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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ZANZAN
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checked that they are intact
Dec 6, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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ZANZAN
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also has stanard tires on it
Dec 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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WALMART BAG HUNG UNDER THERE SOMEWHERE

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Dec 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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