1997 Ford Probe Creaking noise from rear of car.

1997 FORD PROBE
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TEMPORARYTEMPLES
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I have an annoying noise coming from the rear of my Probe.
It sounds like a creaking noise and happens when I slow down and break, or when I reverse. It sounds like it is coming from the back wheel arch, and I was wondering if it might be the shocks, or suspention? I am worried it might be serious. It sounds like an old boat creaking! Any ideas? Thanks.
May 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked strut bushings, sway bar bushings...?
May 11, 2010 at 1:58 AM
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No I have not, so thaks for the info.
May 11, 2010 at 5:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check them out. They could be dry and cracked. You could try spraying them with a penetrating oil.

Also, does it make the sound when it rains?
May 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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Has not rained yet since the noise started, so dont know yet. I am taking it into my garage for them to have a look at. Thanks for the insight.
May 11, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
May 11, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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The problem was the anti roll bar. New anti roll link installed. Problem solved.
May 18, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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