The ball joint boot has a split in it as grease is seeping out so we've got to change that but it looks like there is something odd with the TRE. Maintenance, Warranty Issues & Troubleshooting. In fact, the wheels can be at the origin of this vibration. Worn bushes are usually flagged up as advisories on your MOT Thanks for your reply!, that's interesting as previously I'd had the rear beam axle bushes greased up as they did report they were dried out but it didn't fix my issue. Jun 6, 2016 by Evening. phil0507 Started November 4, 2022, By When I unlock the car - confirmation via indicators 'flashing once', When I lock the car - no confirmation flashes, When I 'double lock' the car by pressing remote button twice - confirmation via indicators 'flashing twice'. I now find I have a big buildup of soot on the outside of the muffler. Car had clunking on some bumps and turns. To check this, check out look at the presence of your balancing seals on your rims. When the wheel bearing rotates, there is high friction. In fact, bearings play a significant role in the proper handling of the car while driving. Does this problem sound like something you've guys When I get time I'll return to my dealership and show them this thread and see what they have to say..The words "don't", "hold", and "breath" spring to mind however. Rich, The wheel bearings in Ford Fiesta are designed in such a way that they are absolutely maintenance-free. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Monobrow It's gradually got worse and is very noticeable on full lock. Powered by Invision Community, Chassis Dynamics Forums (Geometry Related). It comes and goes but shows on even the smallest bumps and manhole covers etc. Remember to check the state of these two elements. David Hodson I'll take a look at that. To get the ball joint in we cleaned the hole with the dremel, put the joint in the freezer for a bit, heated the hole up and then it knocked in pretty easily But a press would've been better, Yeah the threads can get folded back slightly in the arm and old end but the new end would struggle to adopt the arms threads.. Nice work with the ball joint, seems you watch American Hot Rod. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. May 13, 2010 by Electric power assist motor quit requiring replacement and reflash of main computer. As far as the (un)locking goes, mine is pretty much the same as you say. Sounds like your axle bushes need replacing, very common issue on the Mk7 Fiesta StephenFord My new Golf mk 7 GT Edition (16 plate) has a bobbling sound from the rear over rippled road surfaces at up to about 30mph. Damage to the wheel bearing is not easy to notice in the preliminary stages, as the noise is barely noticeable. could be wheel bearing worn, check ABS senser or ABS ring. Clear editor. How likely is it that these parts (shocker, spring, top mount, rear spring isolater)I only had fitted just over a year ago be faulty?. Check your brake wear indicators and brake pads They make a racket when the rub against the rear disks. Hi its a knocking feeling but could also be described as a clunky feeling when turning left round corners. They couldn't find the problem, charged me for tire rotation and alignment. I've got this problem mate, exact same car what was the problem, so I can get mine fixed. Yeah and nothing has been since I've owned it which is three years in Feb. Do both sides!! *** Fiesta Mk7 "knocking From Rear Of Car"? First, we will discover what the different noises and problems connected with your Ford Fiesta rear end noise are, and second, what your solutions are if the issue is not included in this list. By Literally nothing was said about it after the mot? In fact, bearings play a significant role in the proper handling of the car while driving. The shocks were replaced with new aftermarket shocks. It was the top shock absorber mount bush on mine, had a slight bit of play but not enough to fail an MOT. When I went to install I noticed the lock nut was lose, not properly torqued when KOST Tire did alignment. I reckon I'm going to get both bushes changed on my axle anyway and see if the noise goes away. Had a similar clunking noise rear passenger side. But if the seals fail, water and dirt can enter inside the wheel bearing and contaminate the lubricant. Different car though. Just how trustworthy are somemechanics who look at a car and say thebushes arefine, there's some weight to a car, so unless the car has been lifted with the wheels off the ground, there's no way of telling if the bushes are tattered, after watching this I'm beginning to think the problem IS the bushes. For the 2012 Model Bushing (6th Gen Fiesta), the Bush outer race is made of plastic, so it can be removed from the axle without needing to dismantle the shock absorbers or the springs. You find more and more videos on the internet with that noise ! Just wondering if it can be much major if not flagged on the mot? Oh, I know how to take them off, and the Focus doesn't have that sprocket, thankfully. Posted July 9, 2014. As Ian said on his post he's changed the same as me and still got the same noise. also seems to be lower at the back incomparison to identical cars that seem higher up. @jimbardsley, markus weiher It's not any louder with the windows down. 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Also, grease any fittings you can find. These forums have helped make our results possible. Your link has been automatically embedded. As mines out of warranty are they aware of the issues with rear shocks and is it worth me contacting VW? Still fighting with Ford about it. If a curve is then also driven through, axial forces occur. The club is not part of Ford Motor Company (UK or Worldwide) nor affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Company (UK or Worldwide) in any way. Started March 24, 2021, By I have a 2007 ford focus, squeak coming from rear of car, almost sounds like inside, I have determined that it is coming from the Rear trailing arm front bushing. It seems worse when the car jolts over th, Hi Ian, We're not sure what else it can be. A little white lithium grease ended my nightmare. Centered steering wheel. I have a 2004 chrylser sebring and it's doing the same thing it's creaks when driving and makes a crunching noise when over a speed bump. At first, it was only the odd knock to start with but it has now turned into a more frequent knock and it's I had the same issue in my Mazda 6 MPS. David Hodson, Stefan In fact, bearings play a significant role in the proper Appreciate your replies both, at this stage I'm thinking ask them to strip down n/s/r and check shocker, spring and top mount for defects and grease everything up. Elaborately designed seals ensure that neither water nor dirt can enter the wheel bearing. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, 1998 to 2023 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, 3rd Floor, 207 Regent St, London W1B 3HH, United Kingdom. You should check the heat shield that is over the exhaust system. Is the above confirmation sequence correct. By I only noticed because I had the radio off the other day, but at normal volumes i would have never noticed.
but do not want everyone with a Focus to show up for a fix. Thunking still there, but possibly reduced. I've previously had a new shocker, spring, top mount fitted aswell as the spring isolater upgraded with an aftermarket one. We are so excited to introduce Fiestas 2023 color of the year, Jade. So if the silent recall is out there, they will fix it if you complain. BlueMike2021 il bn. Since a bad wheel bearing can affect the alignment of the vehicle, your Fiesta will pull to one side when driving in a straight line.
Started November 18, 2020, By I have a 2008 Ford Focus SE and it is making the same noise. I just replaced my shocks, and in doing so, found out that what is likely making the noise is the upper shock mount, which is located inside the trunk. The ball joint/thread part looks slightly bent as you look at it where it sits in the hole on the knuckle. Shock was replaced. Started 5 hours ago, By The car drives great, but I am very curious to know what makes that sound. Fixed under warranty. Just in front of the rear tire front leaf spring connection the rear brake cable passes through a round metal loop. BHeart, When looking at it straight ahead I think the pin/ball part is bent, it's certainly sitting differently to the other side. Made noise when turned. It's only a little more money and way simpler to replace the whole thing than take it out, strip it down, pack a new joint, reinstall. Replaced rear shocks (leaking). Started March 24, 2021, By I was told just yesterday that it can be heard from the outside as well, so of course this raises my concern even more. Loss of power - garage unable to identify problem, Energy chat, the future of car propulsion, 2015 Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost losing power as if going into limp mode, MK7 1.4 Zetec ABS/brake bleeding issue (Confused.com). Sounds like your axle bushes need replacing, very common issue on the Mk7 Fiesta. Remember to check their state. Started November 14, 2018, By Started 18 hours ago, By Sure, any metal on metal will make constant noise. A previous garage also greased everything up and I didn't hear the noise for a year but it's started again. I notice it the most when slipping the clutch from a stop to first gear. With my car it was clearly coming from under neath the backseat (only thing there are the rear beam bushes) so I think 1 and 1 is 2. Arathorn Heard a noticeable clunk when turning at low speed. Hey Simon, I have the exact same issue with my fiesta mk7. Then grab the wheel with both hands at the opposite sides and alternately press and pull. Do not use solvent like WD-40 or PB Blaster as those are penetrants and will take lube away. I have a MK7 Golf R DSG with DCC. You cannot paste images directly.
I would loosen all the suspension fixings, lubricate and torque . Normally a bearing would last upto 50K kms depending on usage and road conditions, In order to remove the wheel bearing you would need to remove the Axle-Bolt and Brake Drum, The wheel bearing is Press-fit into the Brake Drum. I've now had my Fiesta Mk7 5 door Zetec since October 1st 2010 It was a combination of the track rod end and Ball joint on the lower arm. All cars making that noise are new with 2000-5000 miles.
I've had the most difficult of arb links and had to keep repeating the burning process. Strut was leaking. Display as a link instead, Powered by Invision Community, DISCLAIMER: fordownersclub.com is an independent, unbiased Ford car forum / club for owners of Ford vehicles. Thanks. Powered by Invision Community, DISCLAIMER: fordownersclub.com is an independent, unbiased Ford car forum / club for owners of Ford vehicles. There are no problems at all BUT the noise. However, how soon they fail depends on driving habits. I think if a coil is snapped on the rear either top or bottom you would get more of a rattling noise rather than a knock, as long as the spring is still seated correctly. If it isn't the axel bushes it can only be one of the new parts I had fitted that's faulty. New battery. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Someone has said it could be cv joints or steering column. If they are replaced at the same time, this saves time and money. Manage Settings Replacing a single wheel bearing of Fiesta typically takes 1 to 2 hours for an experienced mechanic. Hey spiree, Thanks for your reply!, that's interesting as previously I'd had the rear beam axle bushes greased up as they did report they were drie I have a very annoying knock/rattle from the n/s/r. *** Fiesta Mk7 "knocking From Rear Of Car"? This is the third set of rear shocks this car has had. phil0507 The material or media contained in these forums are submitted by the general public and is NOT endorsed by Ford or Ford Motor Company in any way. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. May 17, 2010 by Leather on metal sounds like a rattle - go figure Andrew Bookholt If you frequently drive your Fiesta on bad roads with lots of potholes, drive over curbs with force or drive quickly around corners, the service life of the wheel bearings is significantly reduced. I have an 08 fiesta zetec and when I put my steering wheel into full lock a pull away I hear a knocking/clunking noise from When you say loosen everything, do you mean the bolts on the saddle clamps, the end bolts connecting the bar to the end links, and the bolts that hold the end links to the suspension Make sure if they replace the pulley or replace anything else, that they install a new belt. My car doesn't have ABS, anything else I could check? The entire weight of the vehicle rests on the bearings. Brakes will when you're rolling. Started 7 hours ago, By Upload or insert images from URL.
If it isn't the axel bushes it can only be one of the new parts I had fitted that's faulty. New battery. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Someone has said it could be cv joints or steering column. If they are replaced at the same time, this saves time and money. Manage Settings Replacing a single wheel bearing of Fiesta typically takes 1 to 2 hours for an experienced mechanic. Hey spiree, Thanks for your reply!, that's interesting as previously I'd had the rear beam axle bushes greased up as they did report they were drie I have a very annoying knock/rattle from the n/s/r. *** Fiesta Mk7 "knocking From Rear Of Car"? This is the third set of rear shocks this car has had. phil0507 The material or media contained in these forums are submitted by the general public and is NOT endorsed by Ford or Ford Motor Company in any way. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. May 17, 2010 by Leather on metal sounds like a rattle - go figure Andrew Bookholt If you frequently drive your Fiesta on bad roads with lots of potholes, drive over curbs with force or drive quickly around corners, the service life of the wheel bearings is significantly reduced. I have an 08 fiesta zetec and when I put my steering wheel into full lock a pull away I hear a knocking/clunking noise from When you say loosen everything, do you mean the bolts on the saddle clamps, the end bolts connecting the bar to the end links, and the bolts that hold the end links to the suspension Make sure if they replace the pulley or replace anything else, that they install a new belt. My car doesn't have ABS, anything else I could check? The entire weight of the vehicle rests on the bearings. Brakes will when you're rolling. Started 7 hours ago, By Upload or insert images from URL.