Just curious ( think I posted here about this before) was going to take it to a garage today and see what was what...wasnt going back to the dealer because of...well..dealer rip off servicing work.

But would something liek a lightly squeeking wheel be covered by the dealer? as it was bought from new, about 14 months old.

Or is it considered wear and tear element.

Mine did this, but when I braked it stopped. So I Took the wheel off and cleaned all the dust off and it cured it (For now).

Not sure if yours is the same but worth a try.

Assuming you have the mk 7, it was a ford service recall. Had the same problem on mine and it's the brake pads glazing, all they do is take the pads out and rub the surface down with emery cloth to remove the glaze then refit them. Seems to have cured mine (fingers crossed!)

two bulletins (not recall but covered under warranty) high pitched squeel corrosion round pad lugs or glaze.....low sounding drone or grinding noise driveshaft bearing. what mileage have you done in 14 months? did you get car new as i based my info on mk7, regards steve

you asked if ford would call it wear and tear...whats your mileage? also if the pads are worn away then yes but i suspect there will be loads of "meat" on em in which case no, not wear and tear. have a look at your pads before going to dealers you should be able to spy through wheels at an angle without taking them off(a torch may help) you are looking at the material between disc and metal brake pad backplate, hope this helps, steve

I'm almost certain this is what my Z-S is suffering from. 59 plate with just over 20,000 miles, and normally when the car is warm the drivers side wheel makes a high pitched squeaking noise, not frequent but most noticeable when crawling and turning to the right

Took the car in on Monday, where Ford "claimed" they had taken it out (which they had as I noted the milage) but couldn't spot any problems with the car, however the "squeaking" is getting more frequent

quote this tsb no, regards steve

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN reissue No.67/2010

27 May 2011

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This bulletin represents technical service information only. Without exception all gratis repairs and replacements are subject to the individual warranty and policy procedures of the supervisory Ford Company. The illustrations, technical information, data and descriptive text in this issue, to the best of our knowledge, were correct at the time of publication.

This reissue replaces all previous versions. Please destroy all previous versions. Only refer to the electronic version of this TSB in FordEtis. The Service Instruction has been updated.

Subject/Concern: Front brake dragging

Model:

Fiesta 2008.75 (07/2008–) Build Date: Up to 17.11.2009

Build Code: Up to 9D

Assembly Plant: Cologne

Assembly Plant: Valencia

Markets: All

Section: 206-03

Summary

Should a customer express concern about front brake dragging, the probable cause is corrosion and contamination build up between brake pad ears and front brake pad fixing clamp / caliper anchor bracket.

• NOTE: Squeaking noises from the front brakes can occasionally occur and are not subject of this Technical Service Information.

To rectify the concern, all brake pad to brake caliper contact surfaces should be cleaned with brake cleaner and grease applied to ALL brake pad to brake caliper contact surfaces.

• NOTE: Apply a thin film of grease. Be careful not to apply excessive grease.

For markets where FordEtis IDS is used, refer to WB 45/2009 for the policy on using FordEtis IDS for warranty repairs. If FordEtis IDS is used to diagnose a customer's concern(s), select the appropriate customer symptom(s), follow any diagnostic, repair and post repair procedures presented, and ensure the completed diagnostic session file is transmitted to Ford. Failure to follow this process may affect any associated warranty claim submission. For markets where FordEtis IDS is not available, rectify this concern by following the attached service repair instruction.

REMINDER: If FordEtis IDS or IDS Standard is used in conjunction with this TSB, combination labor operation 29 099 1 may also be claimed.

Labor Time

Operation Description Operation No. / Time

Brake Drag Measurement (Includes: Raise And Support the Vehicle) 710030C67

Brake Pads - Remove And Install (Includes: Cleaning The Contact Surfaces And Application Of Grease) 12 234 1

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part: 12233

ACES Condition Code: 49

OASIS 301000, 702100

General Equipment Finis Code

Grease - Silicone (100 g) (1 g is sufficient for one brake caliper) 1 197 919

Brake cleaner (AUT, BEL, CHE, DEU, ESP, FRA, GBR, IRL, ITA, NLD, PRT, RUS) 1 306 021

Brake cleaner (CZE, DNK, FIN, GRC, HUN, NOR, POL, SWE) 1 306 023

Production Action

The application of grease has been implemented in production since 18.11.2009 (build code 9D).

Service Instruction

Receiving Inspection

1. Verify the customers complaint.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Fiesta 2008.5 Workshop Manual Section 100-02.

When the vehicle is raised off the ground, the front wheels will need to be free to rotate.

3. Attach a suitable torque wrench to the center hub nut.

Rotate the wheel clockwise at approximate 12 seconds per revolution. Measure the brake drag using the torque wrench after 5 revolutions of the wheel.

Repeat the step on the other vehicle side.

If the torque is less than 10 Nm, there is NO front brake dragging and this TSB is not applicable.

If the torque is higher than 10 Nm, go to next step.

Cleaning and greasing of the front brake pads

1. Remove the front brake pads. For additional information, refer to Fiesta 2008.5 Workshop Manual Section 206-03.

2. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Clean the brake pad to all brake caliper contact surfaces using a steel brush and brake cleaner.

3. Apply a thin film of grease to the contact surfaces of the brake pad fixing clamp.

4. CAUTION: Be careful not to get any grease on the pad lining surface.

• NOTE: No grease should be applied on brake caliper rubber parts (e.g. piston dust boot).

Apply a thin film of grease on the brake pad to all brake caliper contact surfaces.

5. Install the front brake pads. For additional information, refer to Fiesta 2008.5 Workshop Manual Section 206-03.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Depress the brake pedal.

Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.