Question about (chassis?) noises

[5doorfury]

My focus is making what sounds to be a "creaking" noise whenever the weight shifts in my car.

For instance, when I first start to move (whether forwards or backwards) from a start. Or if I downshift it makes the same noise.

I can not figure out what it is. I checked everything in the suspension and it all seems to be fine. Could it be a motor mount that is shot? I am absolutly stumped, and I do not want to bring it in to Ford even though it is warrantied without having a clue what is wrong.

PLEASE HELP

[closetfordfan]

Check your front springs again. They break on the bottom coil, behind the insulating rap. Look for a fat spot where the strut seat changes angles. I have personally seen this atleast a dozen time in the last year, and I don't work for ford, so I don't see 100 focuses a day.

[SRSouljah]

I work at ford and its a common problem. SO COMMON that they warranty it! only if it snaps though. double check it

[5doorfury]

Hey thanks alot! I will definitely get back under there.

You were referencing the spring, correct?

[SRSouljah]

Hey thanks alot! I will definitely get back under there.

You were referencing the spring, correct?

yup sure was. it's a warrantied part. ya dig

[focinite]

a creak? id put money on the sway bar bushins. or the BJs. the focus will almost never have a lose front end but she will make all sorts of noise.

[iminhell]

I was going to say sway bar end links, front. Those crappy plastic bushings get dry and make people think there is a sexy party in your ride. Replace with Moog or the no names (that are actually Moog) from Steve.

btw if a spring breaks don't let this happen:

[focinite]

I was going to say sway bar end links, front. Those crappy plastic bushings get dry and make people think there is a sexy party in your ride. Replace with Moog or the no names (that are actually Moog) from Steve.

btw if a spring breaks don't let this happen:

to quote harvy bird mans boss...." HAAAAA HAA sproing"...