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Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:21 am
by 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
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:54 pm
by 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.
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:12 pm
by SRSouljah
I work at ford and its a common problem. SO COMMON that they warranty it! only if it snaps though. double check it
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:59 pm
by 5doorfury
Hey thanks alot! I will definitely get back under there.
You were referencing the spring, correct?
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:38 pm
by SRSouljah
5doorfury wrote: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
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:54 pm
by 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.
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:56 pm
by 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:
Re: Question about (chassis?) noises
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:02 am
by focinite
iminhell wrote: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"...