greedy86 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Hi there, I've already had a wee trawl through previous topics but couldn't find the info I was looking for? I've a 10plt ZetecS TDCi and it's just turned 36k on the clock. I was just curious to know.....isn't this awful early for a wheel bearing to go.....? My warranty was up 6 months ago - but do I have grounds to appeal - and get them to fix the wheel bearing? I have read it's not a standard "wear and tear" item.....and could be described as a safety feature? Not sure how much of that is true though. Anyways.....thoughts appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Out of warranty, you've next to no chance with Ford. It never hurts to ask though. In either case, you would have to read the warranty documents to find out if it was ever covered. From what I've read you would have had to pay more for an extended warranty to get coverage for things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter18 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Might be worth visiting your dealer and see if they'll fix it as a goodwill gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedy86 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Well tbh....I've not dealt with ford personally as I bought it 3 months before the warranty was up, privately. It's a great wee car - just thought the wheel bearing was a bit premature! Just put break pads on it also..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwel Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Its not un heard off for wheel bearings to go at that low mileage. Not a common occurance but it can and does happen to cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedy86 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Ahh right I see.....oh well, will need to get it fixed in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedy86 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 So am I right in saying I'm looking at around £50 to £90 for a rear wheel bearing kit? I just had a look at them on eBay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Do you replace just the bearing or the full assembly on the Fiesta? If it's the whole assembly then it's not a difficult job to do yourself (well, my Mondeo one wasn't - I'm no mechanic and I managed it in under an hour). If you just replace the bearing itself then I'd let a garage do it, as without a heavy duty press to get the bearing in/out, you've no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedy86 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I doubt i'll be tackling it myself! I was just going to order the part and get my mate to fit it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I doubt i'll be tackling it myself! I was just going to order the part and get my mate to fit it for me. Oh. :) I got a mate to take the turbo off my Mondy and clean it for me - it took him most of the day. He hates my car now, and won't talk to me any more.* (* not really) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwel Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Might depend on of its a press type one as they can be a bit of a mare to get out sometimes and may need machining out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Might depend on of its a press type one as they can be a bit of a mare to get out sometimes and may need machining out A hydraulic press soon sorts them out without the need for any machining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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