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Clunking/knocking Sound When Turning Steering Wheel

shaunyboy
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Hi I'm new to this forum and just looking to see if anyone else has had a similar issue.

I own a (2000) Ford Focus and only recently I have started hearing a clunking/knocking sound from under the car... after checking everything I could, I have now found that the sound comes when I turn the steering wheel from side to side... Particularly when going at a slow speed or turning round a corner.

Can anyone advise? I fancied trying to find out the answer before I handed the car into the garage!

Thanks

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    Last time I had this on a Polo it was a snapped front spring.

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    It will either be droplinks or ball joints however on the mk1 it coukd be the steering rack has gone its quite common

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    It will either be droplinks or ball joints however on the mk1 it coukd be the steering rack has gone its quite common

    Is the steering rack a costly job?

    Is there anything I can do to identify this before handing over to the garage?

    Thanks all.

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    you wont see much change from £500-£700 depending on rates either way its suspension or steering related so needs diagnosed by a mechanic if youre lucky its just a worn ball joint

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    I had a similar issue on my old Fiesta. I took it to the garage and I'd completely snapped the front right spring. But after they replaced it I still got a slight clunking sound.

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