Ford Focus 2002 1.6 Ghia - Knocking only when cold

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Mon 3 Aug 2015 19:26
Ford Focus 2002 1.6 Ghia - Knocking only when cold - Markb03

Hey all,

When cold and going over bumps my car has a louder noise then normal coming from the front. It seems to be less prominent when the car is warmed up (Not sure if linked) I can't seem to replicate the noise if I bounce the car however.

Any ideas? I am thinking the droplinks but I might be well off. The car can be going straight or turning to make this noise.

What can I do to test anything or to see if its my wild imagination or what else could it be?

Cheers all

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Mon 3 Aug 2015 19:42
Ford Focus 2002 1.6 Ghia - Knocking only when cold - elekie&a/c doctor

Very likely to suspension drop links.Very common fault on Focus models. Parts are cheap,probably £30 pair ,or less.Fitting can be a bit of a pain as the securing nuts are usually all rusted up.

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Mon 3 Aug 2015 19:44
Ford Focus 2002 1.6 Ghia - Knocking only when cold - Markb03

Bit of Plusgas to get them off then?

Once off is it ok to put a bit of copper grease on the bolts. Stop them rusting up again well seizing up.

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