Hi all I have a focus 2003 Ghia. Had various problems with it over the last year or so but luckily was able to get them all sorted but this one just can't be found. When I pull away there is a whining noise which sounds like its coming from the rear of the car. Has anyone else had this problem or knows what it could be ??

Sounds like a rear wheel bearing raise the car on the rear cross member with a trolley jack so both wheels are off the ground with handbrake off spin each wheel independtly to see if if you can hear a rumble or whine also move the wheel from top to bottom and side to side to se if there's any play in the bearing should be able to tell which ones causing the problem .