Squeeking Suspension

[alanb007]

Well, I hope this post does not tempt Murphy's Law.

After attempt number 3, it looks like the Ford boys have fixed the annoying squeek.

I have fanged it for the last 1000+ k's and it has not had the hint of the squeek.

They tell me the coil spring was reseated etc.

I know it was the spring as I spent a fair bit of time under the with the kids bouncing the rear end.

So, hopefully problem fixed for good.

I have now done 5500km in about 3 months and I still love driving this baby. I can't help myself at the traffic lights !

yeehaaaa

alanb

[ms700]

We have a Taxi with the same complaint, the Techs have traced it back to one of the rear sway bar mount bushes - will keep in touch.

[Guest Scootre]

Yeah I had squeaking from the rear of my car... but then I realised it was just a Late model camira trying to keep up with me. :lol:

[Guest hopeful]

Finally got rid of the rear end squeak. The Service Guy seemed to know about the problem just from my description. The rear springs were replaced (under warranty) and the noise was gone. Have to say the Dealer was great and the service was terrific...no problems and just got the job done.

[drcook]

ohh thank you... someone else having the same problem. :o

mine started at 8k. exactly same sound as everyone here is describing. now at 25k, have been back to the dealer three times, and still not fixed.

the last time it went to the dealers, they just said "we cant hear it, so we cant fix it".

im sure its a faulty bush. problem is its not perminent. squeeks for a day, then nothing for a few days, then back again. have noticed it gets worse (or more frequent) when ive got a trailer on the back, or tank full of juice.

I suppose next time im near the dealer and the squeek starts, I'll have to take them for a drive myself so they can hear it (that, and the clunking noise from the steering when turning at a standstill).

still, me loves me car

[lachlanj]

Same problem here.. had it for the past 10,000km. I have been told by ford that it will not be the locator tabs as it is out of the date range (although I know of vehicles that had this problem out of the range) and unless they hear it they are not going to go looking for it. I have also been told that it is most likley a wear and tear issue which I will have to pay to have fixed. I have been in the boot when it has made the noise and I can tell them exactly where it is comming from but still no good.

I have 4000km till the next service so I will wait to have it fixed then. All I need to do now is find a dealer in victoria who is willing to have a good look for it or one who already knows what it is..

[HUSTLER]

We have a Taxi with the same complaint, the Techs have traced it back to one of the rear sway bar mount bushes - will keep in touch.

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YEP that's WHAT MINE WAS!!! HAD THE SQEEK FOR TWO DAYS, THEY FIXED IT THE NEXT DAY. THE RIGHT HAND RUBBER HAD GONE VERY SOFT!!!, TOOK 20 TONNE TO PUSH THE RUBBER BACK IN MIND YOU!!!

[cactus]

I have this same bloody squeek since the car hit 1000kms. a real high pitched squeek coming from the right side under the backseats , it only seems to happen during accelerating or braking and its louder when the rear seats are folded down.

can anyone who has fixed the problem tell me which bushes they replaced? it doesnt make the noise at standstill no matter how hard im jumping on the towbar. the car is new and I cant find any signs of wear on anything.