danlat1415 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Does anyone know if the front suspension bushes are covered under Ford's 3 year manufacturer warranty? My car has done 53,000 miles (60,000 is the warranty limit). I've got my car booked in for a checkup tomorrow due to creaking over speed bumps which stops when it's rained. So sounds like the bushes. Are bushes covered under warranty? I want to be prepared in case they don't tell me the truth. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 If they fail prematurely then yes, otherwise they are considered a wear and tear item (i.e. no). I don't know how long you would reasonably expect bushes to last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 My anti-roll bar bushes were recently replaced under warranty after I got a similar creaking noise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Just now, Bobr said: My anti-roll bar bushes were recently replaced under warranty after I got a similar creaking noise. How many miles had you done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 25,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Our car is a 10 plate, had it from new and now has 36,000 miles on the clock, no noise from the bushes what's so ever! I've read were bushes have gone after just 5000 miles! Makes me wonder if low grade rubber is being used in some vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 These bushes seem to be very unreliable, I've read of them going at all sorts of mileages. I don't think they are rubber, they look like some sort of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I suspect mine are on their way out. There any decent way to check them for signs of failing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 They're bushes... They don't last forever They aren't unreliable, just A consumable throw away part as are any other OEM bushes Fit polybushes yourself for a lifetime of worry free motoring :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 18 hours ago, jbell said: I suspect mine are on their way out. There any decent way to check them for signs of failing? Look at the rubber & steel bar and see if you can see any gaps between the parts, a pry bar could be used to push up to check for movement, also look to see if you can see any cracking of the bush. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 15 hours ago, GingerFlame said: They're bushes... They don't last forever They aren't unreliable, just A consumable throw away part as are any other OEM bushes Fit polybushes yourself for a lifetime of worry free motoring :) So my 10 plate nail runs fine with no noise over ramps or under braking! Yet I've read that a 65 fiesta creaks & bangs like hell! Something just doesn't add up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 It's all about how the cars driven, where the cars driven, how long it's driven for, mileage etc. Also environmental factors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Any one have any idea what these are like to change on the fiesta mk7.5 is it just a case of undoing the drop links then removing the 2x10mm bolts that bolt the bushes to the subframe or like on some fords you have to drop the subframe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I don't think you need to drop the subframe (or remove the drop links for that matter). Note that the mounting brackets appear to be non-symmetrical so make a note of which way round they're fitted on removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlat1415 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just to give an update. Ford found the cause of the noise when going over speed bumps was the anti roll bar bushes and they have replaced them free under warranty. I was surprised they didn't use the 'wear and tear' as my Fiesta is a 64 plate, so only 6 months left on warranty and done 53,000 miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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