2004 ford f150 smoke coming out of my two back tires


Why is smoke coming from my back tires?

You may have a brake pad that is sticking to the rotor causing it to get red hot generating the smoke, or potentially (and more likely) you may have a wheel bearing that has started to seize up. This can be very dangerous and could potentially even lead to a small fire or an accident if not taken care of.

Why is smoke coming from my wheel well?

What you’re describing here appears to be an indication of a locked up wheel that caused your tire to “skid” which created the smoke and loss of acceleration. In some cases this is caused by a malfunctioning brake master cylinder, caliper or brake rotor that is warped.

How do you take the back tire off a Ford f150?

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It's important to locate the jack point on the frame rail not the control arm by the way that frame rail has a little arrow pointing where it a located in this case the flat tire is on the rear.

Why does my rear tire smell like burning rubber?

In most cases, this is a sign of a dragging emergency brake, faulty brake pressure issue or wheel bearings that are damaged. If you jack up the rear of the vehicle and your wheel spins freely, then it may be a sign of a warped rear rotor or possibly (but highly unlikely) a bent wheel.

Why do my car tires smell like burning rubber?

The smell of burning rubber in your car can indicate that a rubber hose or belt under the hood has loosened. When this happens, these parts can move around and come into contact with hot engine parts—hence the burning rubber smell.

Is it normal for new brakes and rotors to smoke?

It is perfectly normal for new brakes to smell and smoke. The smell and smoke are actually so common it has a name: polymerization. This is basically a curing process that is breaking in your new brakes. The smoke and smell are a result of the gases formed during the curing process.

What is tire burnout?

A burnout means the car is on at a standstill while the tyres spin. But also the rubber can be burning while the car is spinning in circles. This manoeuvre is called a “donut”.