Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.6TDCi Front suspension knock

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Mon 9 Feb 2009 11:25
06 1.6TDCi Front suspension knock - newfocusfan
Hello,

I've recently bought a 2006 Focus Ghia estate, my first Focus. We're very pleased with it, it's a great drive with the CVT box and has been well maintained, being an ex-lease car from a national bank. Mileage is 46k.

There were no nasties on the test drive, but now I notice a loud knock from the front suspension (I assume...) when I drive the car first thing in the morning. The knocking only happens maybe 4 or 5 times, within the first few hundred metres, and then it's fine all day. It's almost as though something is rusting together overnight, and it takes a few jolts to free it up.

Any ideas what it could be, and whether I need to worry just yet? My Googling has revealed that Ford suspension bushes may not be up to scratch, but surely if it's a worn bush then the knocking would be througout the drive, not just the first few hundred metres, no?

Many thanks in advance!

Pete.
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Tue 10 Feb 2009 22:26
06 1.6TDCi Front suspension knock - MikeTorque
Sounds like it's a very tight track rod end, eventually it'll fail big time, it's a known issue with these cars. Check both of the track rod ends, if either is tight it/they will need replacing, they should move easily if funtioning ok. I've had to replace one on my 1.6 TDCi, problem solved. A Ford dealer/Rapid Fit can replace them while you wait.
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Thu 12 Feb 2009 09:26
06 1.6TDCi Front suspension knock - newfocusfan
Many thanks for the suggestion, I shall get that looked into. Just out of curiosity, what can I expect to happen if it fails on a drive?
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