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Just wondering if I can get some input. The focus has a slight clunk in what seems to be the passenger side front. I had a similar sound 3 years ago and it was the stabilizer links that needed replaced so I did the same this time and while the links were in rough shape, it did not cure the problem. I have checked everything with a pry bar, the ball joints and tie rods are tight. The only thing I could get to move was the rear bushing area in the control arm on the passenger side, the drivers side was tight. Is this something that is a problem area on the Focus? Could it cause a clunking noise similar to the stabilizer links going? Anywhere else I should check?
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Nothing bent? Make a difference in the speed of vehicle or rpm of engine?
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Nope, nothing is bent. Haven't hit anything. The noise just developed over the last few days. Its a lot more noticeable at slow speeds, if I am cruising at 50kph I cannot notice the noise. Also it does not matter if I am turning left or right, going forwards or backwards.
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Which side? ...... Wheel bearing?
Probably?????
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Passenger side. I changed the wheel bearing 3 months ago.
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Maybe it is that rear bushing in the control arm?
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Could be. I was hoping someone else might have had a similar problem and had a fix. Could a strut bearing cause a clunking noise?
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(This post was last modified: 11-27-2011, 06:33 AM by Mystake.)
I have(had?) a clunk that I sometimes hear when I am turning the steering wheel, specifically at times like when parallel parking. I haven't heard it recently but after having taken a look at it at the time with my mech it seemed most likely to be a strut bearing.
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Ok, I will take a closer look at that portion of the vehicle. It doesn't take long to take the strut out so might be worth while to check it out. Thanks.
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well we didn't even take the strut out, we simply turned the wheel and there was a slight 'click' noise that could be heard. figured that it wasn't louder due to there being no weight on it so the diagnosis isn't a very thorough one (that wasn't what the car was in for)
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Hmmm, well when I do a dry turn, whether on the ground or jacked up there is no noise whatsoever. The only time the noise comes is when mobile. Maybe that rear bushing is the problem. I can always change it out and see. Thanks.
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