Dynamic Suspension Discontinued - Focaljet

**Ted7rns** · 06-01-2007, 03:08 PM

Just to let everyone know, The Dynamic Suspension has been discontinued by Ford Racing because of a leak issue and not being serviceable. . Ford Racing is currently out of stock, but some kits can still be found at FRPP dealers.

NASA is currently looking for a replacement for the Dynamics for the Spec Series. Ford Racing did there own independent test this past week and NASA with the help of F2 will be testing a another suspension at Buttonwillow on June 9-10, 2007. We also have data on another Suspension test we did last August at Willow Springs when NASA became aware of leaks that had developed from the Dynamic Suspension a year ago.

We hope to list a replacement for the Dynamic Suspension following our tests.

**Reza** · 06-01-2007, 03:43 PM

what kind of leak front or rear dampers?

**Ted7rns** · 06-03-2007, 11:16 AM

Rear Seal leaks.

**gobstopper** · 06-03-2007, 08:40 PM

What a coincidence. Mine are doing that now.

They lasted almost 13 months before they pooped their pants.

**Reza** · 06-04-2007, 11:51 AM

you can always buy koni's for rear.

**BUR_ZX3** · 06-04-2007, 12:24 PM

Ted... you got my VM?

**brads03zx3** · 06-04-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focus_wrc

you can always buy koni's for rear.

Not yet OK'd for Spec Focus

**Z63R** · 06-04-2007, 01:31 PM

Though Koni has not been approved by NASA for SpecF, it should be. Koni are an international standard.

**Ted7rns** · 06-04-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

Ted... you got my VM?

Yes, I'll call you soon.

**natedog_1959** · 06-04-2007, 02:06 PM

That is freakin spectacular. Is there any recourse on the consumers part if the rear shocks go to crap in xx number of months after installation? Hopefully someone does their homework next time they decide to spec a suspension kit for a race series and recommend it to the general public as daily-driver friendly. What would you recommend to replace them with should anything go wrong? Nate

**natedog_1959** · 06-04-2007, 02:08 PM

When was general public going to be informed of these leaks? If you couldn't tell, I am more than pissed off right now. Nate

**Ted7rns** · 06-04-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

When was general public going to be informed of these leaks? If you couldn't tell, I am more than pissed off right now. Nate

I don't know. You would have to check with FRPP.

**Ted7rns** · 06-04-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

What would you recommend to replace them with should anything go wrong? Nate

I don't know yet.

**BUR_ZX3** · 06-04-2007, 03:24 PM

Ford Racing parts carry a 12 month warranty IIRC... so if they blow in that period... you SHOULD be able to get your money back from your FRPP dealer.

**natedog_1959** · 06-04-2007, 03:54 PM

I hope Mr. Tousley is ready for this debacle. I will have to keep a close eye on those rear shocks. I am planning on installing the proper lower control arm bushings (I think those are the ones) at some point so I will check them then. Nate

**Reza** · 06-04-2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

When was general public going to be informed of these leaks? If you couldn't tell, I am more than pissed off right now. Nate

If yours leacking right now?? you have 12 month of warranty. If it were start to leack you can use KYB $63 each or Koni $120 each. which is not bad.

**natedog_1959** · 06-04-2007, 04:52 PM

No, I don't think they are leaking right now. I still have about 6-8 months left on the warranty if it is in fact 12 months. I'm really not all that worried about it as I purchased the kit for $250 when Ford accidentally discontinued it the first time. I just hate it when companies think they can hide the truth by discontinuing a part/product. If Ford knew about these leaks a year ago, they they knowingly sold numerous faulty suspension kits to unsuspecting race car drivers and regular consumers. If they want to make things right, they should just issue a recall and replace the defective parts with something of similar quality. That's just my .02. I hope this is resolved in short order for the sake of the racers that are probably freaking out over whether or not their suspension is going to keep them on track. Nate

**Reza** · 06-04-2007, 05:22 PM

Its Ford. Its love it and hate it relationship.

yeah i know what you mean but you shouldn't be very mad cause you go yours at a very good price.

IMHO if you had problem just replace the rear with koni's. it would be better cause you would have some adjust ability also.

**gobstopper** · 06-04-2007, 07:24 PM

They don't just leak. At least mine didn't. I know what a blown shock feels like. Plus I'm screwed anyway because I bought them secondhand (but uninstalled) last May.

Some KYB AGXs will go in on all 4 corners soon.

It's pretty lame that Ford discontinued them months ago and I find out this is a known problem because I happen to look in the SF forum.

**oskarSVTee** · 06-05-2007, 11:54 PM

Got mine last November. No problems yet but after reading this I'll be sure to keep an eye out.

Wonder what Ford Racing will do for a replacement for ones that fail while still under warranty? Anyone got an official word yet?

**Ted7rns** · 06-06-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oskarSVTee

Got mine last November. No problems yet but after reading this I'll be sure to keep an eye out.

Wonder what Ford Racing will do for a replacement for ones that fail while still under warranty? Anyone got an official word yet?

They are working on a replacement.

**68 Touring Car** · 06-06-2007, 01:53 PM

Fellow Focus owners just to clarify the discussion, As far a customer that might have purched Multimatic suspension there is only a limited number of failures. If you happen to be one of the unforgent customers that have a rear shock leak contact FRPP tech line or your FRPP dealer. FRPP has allways backed there products and these shocks since they have sold them.

**brads03zx3** · 06-06-2007, 01:57 PM

I only noticed 1 member than is extremely upset about this. And that member has not experienced a leak.

**Ted7rns** · 06-06-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I only noticed 1 member than is extremely upset about this. And that member has not experienced a leak.

and the only reason why he's upset is he didn't get them from a FRPP dealer. Everyone else should have no problem returning them to FRPP.

**natedog_1959** · 06-06-2007, 02:14 PM

Don't get me wrong, I love the suspension kit. I am just upset that Ford tried to brush this issue under the rug for a year while they were still selling the kits. Imagine what would have happpend if Ford had know about the Firestone issue for a year and didn't do anything about it. The stuff would have hit the fan even more than it did. Nate

06-01-2007, 03:08 PM	#1
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Just to let everyone know, The Dynamic Suspension has been discontinued by Ford Racing because of a leak issue and not being serviceable. . Ford Racing is currently out of stock, but some kits can still be found at FRPP dealers. NASA is currently looking for a replacement for the Dynamics for the Spec Series. Ford Racing did there own independent test this past week and NASA with the help of F2 will be testing a another suspension at Buttonwillow on June 9-10, 2007. We also have data on another Suspension test we did last August at Willow Springs when NASA became aware of leaks that had developed from the Dynamic Suspension a year ago. We hope to list a replacement for the Dynamic Suspension following our tests. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast. Last edited by Ted7rns : 06-03-2007 at 11:34 AM.

06-01-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued what kind of leak front or rear dampers?

06-03-2007, 11:16 AM	#3
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Rear Seal leaks. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast. Last edited by Ted7rns : 06-03-2007 at 11:23 AM.

06-03-2007, 08:40 PM	#4
gobstopper Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,007	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued What a coincidence. Mine are doing that now. They lasted almost 13 months before they pooped their pants.

06-04-2007, 11:51 AM	#5
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued you can always buy koni's for rear.

06-04-2007, 12:24 PM	#6
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,705	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Ted... you got my VM? __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

06-04-2007, 01:31 PM	#8
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,143	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Though Koni has not been approved by NASA for SpecF, it should be. Koni are an international standard. __________________ . “Nothing like cad plated steel to impress the ladies." - FocusSportVP 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits + another pic :-)~

06-04-2007, 02:06 PM	#10
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued That is freakin spectacular. Is there any recourse on the consumers part if the rear shocks go to crap in xx number of months after installation? Hopefully someone does their homework next time they decide to spec a suspension kit for a race series and recommend it to the general public as daily-driver friendly. What would you recommend to replace them with should anything go wrong? Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

06-04-2007, 02:08 PM	#11
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued When was general public going to be informed of these leaks? If you couldn't tell, I am more than pissed off right now. Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

06-04-2007, 03:24 PM	#14
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,705	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Ford Racing parts carry a 12 month warranty IIRC... so if they blow in that period... you SHOULD be able to get your money back from your FRPP dealer. __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

06-04-2007, 03:54 PM	#15
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued I hope Mr. Tousley is ready for this debacle. I will have to keep a close eye on those rear shocks. I am planning on installing the proper lower control arm bushings (I think those are the ones) at some point so I will check them then. Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

06-04-2007, 04:52 PM	#17
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued No, I don't think they are leaking right now. I still have about 6-8 months left on the warranty if it is in fact 12 months. I'm really not all that worried about it as I purchased the kit for $250 when Ford accidentally discontinued it the first time. I just hate it when companies think they can hide the truth by discontinuing a part/product. If Ford knew about these leaks a year ago, they they knowingly sold numerous faulty suspension kits to unsuspecting race car drivers and regular consumers. If they want to make things right, they should just issue a recall and replace the defective parts with something of similar quality. That's just my .02. I hope this is resolved in short order for the sake of the racers that are probably freaking out over whether or not their suspension is going to keep them on track. Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads. Last edited by natedog_1959 : 06-04-2007 at 04:58 PM.

06-04-2007, 05:22 PM	#18
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Its Ford. Its love it and hate it relationship. yeah i know what you mean but you shouldn't be very mad cause you go yours at a very good price. IMHO if you had problem just replace the rear with koni's. it would be better cause you would have some adjust ability also.

06-04-2007, 07:24 PM	#19
gobstopper Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,007	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued They don't just leak. At least mine didn't. I know what a blown shock feels like. Plus I'm screwed anyway because I bought them secondhand (but uninstalled) last May. Some KYB AGXs will go in on all 4 corners soon. It's pretty lame that Ford discontinued them months ago and I find out this is a known problem because I happen to look in the SF forum.

06-05-2007, 11:54 PM	#20
oskarSVTee Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,919	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Got mine last November. No problems yet but after reading this I'll be sure to keep an eye out. Wonder what Ford Racing will do for a replacement for ones that fail while still under warranty? Anyone got an official word yet? __________________ 2004 SVT Focus - 5 Door in Sonic Blue with European Appearance Package - 1 of only 48 made Build number: 592 of 1079 - Build date: 1/28/04 - Arrived at Dealer: 2/13/04 - Drove it home: 2/14/04 Mods: Steeda STS, Screamin' Demon Coil and Live Wires, FS Front Strut Bar, VF Rear Motor Mount, Euro Grille, Clear Bumper Lights, LED Tails with the MIKE Mod, FC Shorty Antenna, Hoen H10 All Weather Foglight Bulbs, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS SCT XCalibrator2, FC 65mm TB, CFM Hi-Flo Cat and FRPP Multimatic Suspension

06-06-2007, 01:53 PM	#22
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,182	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Fellow Focus owners just to clarify the discussion, As far a customer that might have purched Multimatic suspension there is only a limited number of failures. If you happen to be one of the unforgent customers that have a rear shock leak contact FRPP tech line or your FRPP dealer. FRPP has allways backed there products and these shocks since they have sold them. __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

06-06-2007, 01:57 PM	#23
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued I only noticed 1 member than is extremely upset about this. And that member has not experienced a leak. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

06-06-2007, 02:14 PM	#25
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,286	Re: Dynamic Suspension Discontinued Don't get me wrong, I love the suspension kit. I am just upset that Ford tried to brush this issue under the rug for a year while they were still selling the kits. Imagine what would have happpend if Ford had know about the Firestone issue for a year and didn't do anything about it. The stuff would have hit the fan even more than it did. Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.