im not sure but it is possible anything that has to move that is to tight can make a noise an improperly installed ball joint in that truck could squeak and wear out prematurely.
Replacing a ball joint on a Ford 250 requires removing the wheels, brake assembly, as well as the spindle. From there, the ball joints can be removed and replaced.
Ball joints can be a very time consuming affair, but is a required maintenance item for most trucks. The first step is usually removing the steering knuckle. This process is different for various vehicles. To do this you must remove the wheel. Remove the outer tie rod for the steering. Detach brake caliper from knuckle, and set aside. Remove brake rotor. Remove the ball joint retaining nuts. remove or disconnect the axle if 4wd is applicable. Remove the steering knuckle. On most fords the upper ball joint is replaced as one piece with the upper control arm mounted on the frame by two bolts. This may be different on the larger trucks. The lower ball joint should be pressed out and in with a ball joint press (Which can be very expensive.) When finished with ball joints an alignment is needed on many vehicles. That is just a real quick list of things to do on most ball joint jobs. I hope it is helpful.
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First, remove the wheel and brakes and then steering knuckle from each side. Then, for each knuckle, use special tool to press each ball joint out of the knuckle. Use same tool to press new ball joint into place. Reassemble. Or, if you don't know how to do any of that, go to a good mechanic.
I need to do mine aswell on 98 F250 4x4 at retail is about $70CAD for each of the lower ball joints and the uppers are about $120CAD each, the uppers include the control arm and it comes pre assembled. You'll need in total two lowers and two uppers. If you plan on doing the work yourself you will need a ball joint seperator (pickle fork) $15CAD and a ball joint press $120CAD. If you plan on getting a mechanic to do it it would probably run you about $450 in labor costs plus the cost of parts at wholesale $260 roughly.
tie rods may be ball joints that is all
Sounds like ignition switch needs replacement
Replacement fuel lines. Don't sacrifice safety for a few bucks.
Where can I find a free starter solenoid replacement diagram for 1988 ford f250
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/354091-how-to-replace-your-super-duty-ball-joints.html check out this web site pictures and steps
If you have a squeak that won't quit it is probably the ball joints...I had to have mine replaced on a 97 Ford F250..The ball joints for that year cannot be lubricated; they are sealed..once water and trash start to build up it's just a matter of time before they start making an annoying squeak.........