guy1962 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I am getting a loud knocking/thumping noise from behind the bulk head when I am turning left and accelerating hard from a standstill. It only happens when the NSF wheel is slipping slightly (when road is wet/slippy etc). It seems to be caused by the vibration caused by the wheel gripping, slipping then gripping again. Either something's loose under there or mounted too close to the bulk head and hitting it with the shock. I know it could be any number of things, but any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Are you sure it is not just the traction control? (assuming yours has it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 the traction control makes a hell of a noise, as mentioned above it might just be that. I have a small stretch of road which has a left bend and a slight hump, if I kick the balls out of it around there I get some lateral drift and wheel spin, sends the TC system in to a right fit :D Ive never known a more noisy system so I'm not sure if that's normal on the focus or not but its certainly what happens with mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ippy Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It could also be a cv joint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The traction control is a bit obtrusive on the Focus I find... If I want to make angry wheel spins or powerslide round a corner that should be my choice not the cars... So annoying from a standing start though, I can get it off the line quicker without the TC on! With it on theres a burst of power followed by a sudden nose dive as it cuts power/taps brakes...by then I've lost the traffic light grand prix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy1962 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I don't know if the car has traction control or not, but if that's what it is WOW what a racket! It sounds like the whole engine/gearbox is thumping on the body of the car. I'll check the CV joints, but they should be ok as it's only just recently passed its MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 lol, to be honest, it is that loud, mine sounds like a heat shield has fallen off and got wedged under the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey1976 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello it sounds like a failing engine mount or stabilizer bar to me. So as wheel gain traction engine bangs in bay. As mine does this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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