mk7 fiesta 1.25 style plus

[King683]

I have an intermittent issue with my 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2. I’ve been getting a rattle/wibble noise that appears to be coming from the n/s front wheel area. However not always audible and has only been noticeable for about the last 2-3 weeks, Its seems to become noticeable after about 15 miles of driving.

 

After coming home the other day I shook the car side to side and it sounded like it had more of a metal sound to it, It also seemed to be coming from both sides first one then the other, due to the time I wasn’t able to take a look then.

 

However when I shook the car side to side the next morning (the car hadn’t been moved at all overnight), there was no sound or sign of the noise, I’ve had both front wheels off and had a look and tug on everything and everything, to me, seemed fine the only thing of note was the corroded n/s front spring which was mentioned as an advisory on it’s mot which as far as I could tell was still intact.  

 

It’s worth noting that when I go over speed bumps and lowered kerbs like those in front of driveways and the like there is absolutely no abnormal sounds from  the suspension and the car otherwise drives without issue.

 

Before I try and persuade my preferred local garage to have a look (just in case I’ve missed something), have you got any ideas or suggestions of what to double check or if I’ve missed something obvious.

[Kevin#95]

I had a problem where the steering had a little bit of slack in it. There was a little bit of play before the steering responded. Also the car seemed to pull a little to one side when the brakes were applied with no hands on the wheel. The lower front wishbone that connects the suspension to the wheel and track rod was worn out. Replacing this fixed the problems, the car steering is much better.

Try braking with your hands holding the wheel very lightly and see if it pulls to one side. Could be worn out joints on the wishbone, left or right.

[isetta]

Make sure road flat. Any camber on road will distort the test. 

[King683]

Problem sorted. Changed the anti roll bar links and the problem is rectified.