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**mattc123** · 09-23-2008, 11:51 AM

i hear almost like a thumping noise from about 15mph til 40mph anyone know what this maybe? im thinking tire balance? it sounds like its in the front. i just had tires on rear put on and balnced

**G-forces** · 09-23-2008, 01:26 PM

It could be tires. Tire rotation on a Focus is pretty important for smooth operation, along with alignment, but it's usually the rears that cup and vibrate.

It could be a CV joint. You can find out easy enough, just swap your tires front to back and feel/listen for any diference.

**mattc123** · 09-23-2008, 02:12 PM

i dont feel anything it rides smooth i just hear a thumping

**BowDown** · 09-23-2008, 02:48 PM

Could be the sway bar end links are shot. (about a 10" piece of metal that connects the strut body to the sway bar). Or it's the strut cap bearings... Both of those will cause the noise you're describing. To replace both will prbly run you $50 in parts.

**mattc123** · 09-23-2008, 05:29 PM

can i see the sway bar from looking under the vehicle?

**mattc123** · 09-24-2008, 10:50 PM

where can i get these parts

**mattc123** · 09-25-2008, 10:11 AM

checked today sway bar looks fine

**mattc123** · 09-28-2008, 04:34 PM

update; i bought two front end sway end links... took mine off and they were fine... anyone else have a idea what the noise could be. my dad said maybe a tie rod any ideas

**mattc123** · 09-28-2008, 04:41 PM

also i noticed i need new brakes n rotors soon. the rotor was able to wiggle back and forth would that cause the noise. i need some knowledge on this its so annoying...... or could it be axle shaft

**Focus126** · 09-28-2008, 07:31 PM

your rota was able to wiggle cause your tire was off. AS for the nosie. start from something like rotating your tires and see if the noise is still there Make sure you torque your wheel nuts to 95lbs/ft

if your going to do your brakes pads including your rotors it is important that you torque your wheel nuts to 95lbs/ft for proper bedding

start from tires, then suspension, and last driveline, jumping from one to another usualy leaves more jumpy. And you don't wanto do that..

**mattc123** · 09-28-2008, 07:50 PM

i dont know how tight they are. i just tightened them til it cant move anymore. the lugs were really hard to take off today. they havent been removed sence tires were put on about 6months ago. so idont think its anything to due with the tires and lugs

**mattc123** · 09-29-2008, 09:16 PM

ok i tightened bolts thats not it... mechanic at work took a ride with me and he said it sounds like a wheel bearing.... any thoughts?

**BowDown** · 10-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Easy enough to check. If you jack up that side of the car, and try to move the tire by pressing the top and the bottom of it. See if it rocks back and forth. If so your wheel bearing is shot.. If it moves left to right you have some tie rod issues.

My wheel bearing when it was going made a growling noise that was speed dependent. I would imagine it would make lots of noise at all speeds not just a thump.

**mattc123** · 10-01-2008, 08:17 AM

its a constant thump

**mattc123** · 10-02-2008, 05:05 PM

so im putting on a wheel bearing tonight. well the whole hub assembly. any tips... is the nut 30mm?

09-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	noises i hear almost like a thumping noise from about 15mph til 40mph anyone know what this maybe? im thinking tire balance? it sounds like its in the front. i just had tires on rear put on and balnced __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-23-2008, 01:26 PM	#2
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison/Horicon/West Bend WI Posts: 1,183	Re: noises It could be tires. Tire rotation on a Focus is pretty important for smooth operation, along with alignment, but it's usually the rears that cup and vibrate. It could be a CV joint. You can find out easy enough, just swap your tires front to back and feel/listen for any diference. __________________ Stockholm Getaway: see it on Utube.

09-23-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises i dont feel anything it rides smooth i just hear a thumping __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-23-2008, 02:48 PM	#4
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,305	Re: noises Could be the sway bar end links are shot. (about a 10" piece of metal that connects the strut body to the sway bar). Or it's the strut cap bearings... Both of those will cause the noise you're describing. To replace both will prbly run you $50 in parts. __________________ Project Great White: 2000 White F350 - 4wd, CrewCab, Dually, Turbo Diesel, ShortBox Project Red Streak: 2000 Infra-Red ZX3 - Roush Facia, Euro Rear:Wiper:Headlights (red):Grill:Steering Wheel:Pocket, Red/Charcoal Leather, AEM Intake, 2.5" Drop FK Suspension, DogBone Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Tree Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k High/Low HIDs, Tail Bag

09-23-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises can i see the sway bar from looking under the vehicle? __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#6
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises where can i get these parts __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-25-2008, 10:11 AM	#7
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises checked today sway bar looks fine __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-28-2008, 04:34 PM	#8
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises update; i bought two front end sway end links... took mine off and they were fine... anyone else have a idea what the noise could be. my dad said maybe a tie rod any ideas __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-28-2008, 04:41 PM	#9
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises also i noticed i need new brakes n rotors soon. the rotor was able to wiggle back and forth would that cause the noise. i need some knowledge on this its so annoying...... or could it be axle shaft __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt Last edited by mattc123 : 09-28-2008 at 05:27 PM.

09-28-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
Focus126 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New England Posts: 343	Re: noises your rota was able to wiggle cause your tire was off. AS for the nosie. start from something like rotating your tires and see if the noise is still there Make sure you torque your wheel nuts to 95lbs/ft if your going to do your brakes pads including your rotors it is important that you torque your wheel nuts to 95lbs/ft for proper bedding start from tires, then suspension, and last driveline, jumping from one to another usualy leaves more jumpy. And you don't wanto do that..

09-28-2008, 07:50 PM	#11
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises i dont know how tight they are. i just tightened them til it cant move anymore. the lugs were really hard to take off today. they havent been removed sence tires were put on about 6months ago. so idont think its anything to due with the tires and lugs __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

09-29-2008, 09:16 PM	#12
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises ok i tightened bolts thats not it... mechanic at work took a ride with me and he said it sounds like a wheel bearing.... any thoughts? __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

10-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#13
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,305	Re: noises Easy enough to check. If you jack up that side of the car, and try to move the tire by pressing the top and the bottom of it. See if it rocks back and forth. If so your wheel bearing is shot.. If it moves left to right you have some tie rod issues. My wheel bearing when it was going made a growling noise that was speed dependent. I would imagine it would make lots of noise at all speeds not just a thump. __________________ Project Great White: 2000 White F350 - 4wd, CrewCab, Dually, Turbo Diesel, ShortBox Project Red Streak: 2000 Infra-Red ZX3 - Roush Facia, Euro Rear:Wiper:Headlights (red):Grill:Steering Wheel:Pocket, Red/Charcoal Leather, AEM Intake, 2.5" Drop FK Suspension, DogBone Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Tree Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k High/Low HIDs, Tail Bag

10-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#14
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises its a constant thump __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

10-02-2008, 05:05 PM	#15
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 381	Re: noises so im putting on a wheel bearing tonight. well the whole hub assembly. any tips... is the nut 30mm? __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

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