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2002 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Bump, Floor, Noise.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on July 30, 2012

Focus station wagon - knocking and hatch problem

When cornering and going over bumps there's a severe knocking and creaking noise from the passenger side floor area. also the hatch will no longer stay open.
Avatar Asked by Kiwi843

Answer

Replied on July 30, 2012

The suspension system has a fault. Most probably worn bushes or linkages.

Hatch support is weak and has to be replaced to rectify.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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