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2000 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Noise, Steering.
Mileage: 112,000 miles.

Asked on January 30, 2012

I would like to know what`s causing the noise behind my front nearside wheel.

I have a ford focus and when i turn the steering wheel i`m getting a grinding type of noise around the front nearside of the car coming from just behind the wheel,but have no idea what could be causing it.It drives fine other than when the i turn the wheels on about a three quarter lock or more,any help would be appreciated.
Avatar Asked by markcfc

Answer

Replied on January 30, 2012

It could be a couple things. Check the brakes and wheel bearing. See if the noise changes when you use the brakes. Also, there is a backing plate behind the rotor. Make sure it didn't rust and is now rubbing the rotor.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 30, 2012

I`m getting no noise when braking or driving in general just when the steering is turned.

Tiny Response from markcfc
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Replied on February 1, 2012

Will it make the noise with the steering turned, engine running and not driving? or is it only when in motion?

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on February 2, 2012

When i turn the wheels with the car stationary I hear a noise like something is catching the bodywork,then when the car is moved and straightened out it sounds like it`s releasing the bodywork and grinding at the same time.

Tiny Response from markcfc
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Replied on February 3, 2012

not a mudflap hitting the wheel?

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on February 3, 2012

I`ll check that but I think it sounds more like some type of joint,thanks mhpautos,just hope your diagnosis is right,it will makes things a lot easier Lol....

Tiny Response from markcfc
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