Thanks. Online. Full Forum Listing. You must log in or register to reply here. DIYnot Forums. Doesn't appear to hurt anything, but it's bugging the hell out of me because I can't find what it is. My impression is that the big difference between the ST and basic Fiesta steering systems are the knuckles and the tuning of the EPAS level of effort. Make sure spring side of the pad guides is facing unloaded side of the pad. Ok, minor update, checked all the lug nuts, they were all plenty tight. It is a clunking noise found sometimes even when stopped but most often when driving at slow speeds. Top #534682 - 07/04/14 11:12 AM Re: Strange "click" from front brakes watkja Jack is the Rat Registered: 15/10/12 Posts: 5775 ... 2005 Fiesta ST … Home Forums > Cars > Car Repairs / Maintenance > ... even when moving forwards and i hit the brake it will clunk, then stops until i pick up speed again now the test will be to locate the issue j77drs, 20 May … It had a full check done at Halfords and all necessary work done. My brakes are usually a little "sqeaky" but not like the sqeaky noise they make when they are about to go bad. A little clunk when I apply the brakes and another clunk when I release them. Answer: There are a lot of things that can cause a clunking noise when releasing the brakes like pad shift, loose or worn suspension parts, loose or worn caliper holders, etc. You need a 7mm allen bit. I just replaced my strut tower brace with the updated brace in the ST, new ST strut mounts, and new strut bearings; so far at ~300 miles, it's holding, but I don't know how much longer it will continue. Steering shaft u-joint clunk ..... Thread starter scotman; Start date Apr 18, 2019; scotman. Doesn't happen often enough to tell if it happens at a certain speed, going round a bend, etc. Any questions, feel free to ask. The car is new so it will be under warranty, but if anyone has experience with the problem I would like to hear about it for sure. Has anybody experienced this? … Messages 62 Likes 18 Location Atlanta. Otherwise pads will rock back n forth every thing you brake - not as much of an issue going in reverse. I'll double check all the lug nuts in the morning. I will find out when I order the new part. The noise started before I lowered it. Common issue. The Dual Mass Flywheel on the Fiesta ST and Focus ST has a smaller secondary gear in the center that is attached to the engine output shaft. Repetitive clunk, matches the speed, so definitely something rotational. Dec 3, 2017 #1. Tires, Chasis, Brakes & Suspension. And the two curly que looking bits nearest the hub should be fully seated and pushed to the outside of the wheel. If you Google "Fiesta St front suspension noise" you will get 100's of results. I can't reliably get the noise to appear, but it clearly has something to do with the vent system switching. JavaScript is disabled. ... A forum community dedicated to Ford Fiesta ST owners and enthusiasts. JavaScript is disabled. Do a search for details. This is about a suspension thump noise at low speed on Fiesta ST's. I have read almost all of them, even foreign language ones. Register for an ... Tapping/clunking noise in dash. Created Nov 8, 2013. I never noticed the RMM clunk, but I've already replaced it with the Cobb unit. Brakes work fine.. Its a real mystery - any help appreciated! There's a TSB out for it. ... For fans/owners of the Ford Fiesta ST. 13.0k. I hear 2-4 loud clunks as i'm backing. Clunking/popping noise?!? My car has an automatic transmission. Fiesta ST Forum is the premier Fiesta ST community. Tapping Speaker Wires for Powered Sub, Audio-Video, Electronics, Sync & MyFord Touch, Drivetrain clunking, shuddering and rattles, Clunking when changing gear, accelerating and decelerating, "Clunking" every morning pulling out of parking spot, Clunking Noise on Acceleration and Deceleration, Strange Loud Tapping Sound on Startup (not engine), Let's discuss short shifters and synchros, End all be all actuator replacement thread (clicking sound, part numbers, video install), Lug nut suggestion for use with extended lugs. I'd pop off the wheel and make sure that the slider pins are fully tightened (under the plastic caps). Seems like most of us encounter it around 15-30k miles. My car has 86500 miles. Its loud and sounds as though its coming from the engine bay area. Question: I hear a loud clunking noise when I release my brakes. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 16, 2014. Just rolled past 500 miles. The 2011 Ford Fiesta has 4 problems reported for repeating clunking sounds when turning steering wheel. Join. I drive the car to work and back each day (5 miles in total) and the odd other journey. Recently have noticed an occasional clunking noise when I brake. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I know probably best to take it to garage to be checked but want to be prepared! 138. ... For fans/owners of the Ford Fiesta ST. 11.7k. It is a click aswell and not a clunk - if you know what i mean! can anyone help, on a 1997 ford fiesta when the hit the brake pedal i get a cluck sound from under the car, it only happenes when moving and seemd... Log in or Sign up. Hi all, I would greatly appreciate any help in resolving this issue. It comes from the front driver's side, and it is when going over bumps or drains, and only at over about 15 miles per hour; any slower and there is no noise. In the last day or two it has developed a quiet but detectable noise that seems to occur only when braking at low speed. When i brake hard or hit a pot hole there's a loud clunking noise coming from the driver side front wheel, absolutely no noise/clunk from the passenger side. What could it be? Apr 18, 2019 #1. I recommend having the brakes checked ASAP if you just started hearing this nose. The sound may be coming from the dual mass flywheel. Mostly common on 15-16 models, Blend door actuator. Average failure mileage is 42,450 miles. The ends of the clip (long side) should be on the OUTSIDE of the caliper. Thread starter rpt50; Start date Dec 3, 2017; R. rpt50. There is a clunking sound coming from underneath my Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec (09 REG.). Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, racing, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, … A clunk going over speed bumps is not your RMM and a thunk from aggressive shifts is not your suspension. I have a clunking noise in the right rear of my 13' ST. I hadn't driven the car for a week and noticed a clunking noise. First thought is lower front control arm bushing because it doesn't do it when rolling backwards. Apparently this is very common with the ford transmission. had the car for about 6months now. Messages 574 Likes 243 ... is any difference. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 6 of 6 Posts ... 2017. If you don't have this noise its really hard to describe but its like the suspension hitting the bump stop. Clunking/creaking from suspension or wheel area? Also hear it when the front tires encounter a small bump like the end of the driveway or edge of the garage slab. Pressure on pedal does not to seem to matter and it … I've got a MK7 Ford Fiesta Zetec S, and I have a really annoying clicking/clunking noise when I lightly press the brakes when travelling at slow speeds, between 1 - 35mph. If the sound is coming from when you release of the clutch pedal to engage the next gear. It's a Saab 900S 2.0 1997 convertible, 57000 miles I notice when i apply the brakes either when backing up or moving forward i get a clunk or popping noise and some feedback in the pedal. CXR | Wilwood | Cobb | Boomba | Breedt | OCD, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. My new ST has an intermittent loud tapping noise coming from the dash that appears to be related to switching between vents, defrost, etc. Oh, one thing I did forget too, I don't feel any feedback in the steering wheel or brake pedal. It seems louder than just the linkages moving but not loud enough to concern me yet. (Not wheel and rotor). 131 Posts . My new ST has an intermittent loud tapping noise coming from the dash that appears to be related … Repetitive clunk, matches the speed, so definitely something rotational. Senior Member. Member. It happens when the cars been parked for a bit and only at the first couple of brake pedal engagements. We offer one of the largest collection of Fiesta ST related news, gallery and technical articles. I am having "clunking" noise coming from front tire (not sure which one) while backing out of my parking spot every morning only with steering wheel turned almost full clock (Eg, i'm backing out and turning my steering wheel at the same time). But, it's easy to not install them correctly. I'll double check all the lug nuts in the morning. ... We’re the premiere Ford Focus ST forum with discussions on the 2013+ Focus ST. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos, classifieds, reviews, events and more! It's the AC blend door actuator. ie: the slower I go, the slower the clunk is. Otherwise … Car makes a clicking noise everytime the brakes are applied. The only "clunking" I ever hear is my shifting in really low gears. Welcome to the #1 Fiesta ST Forum and Fiesta ST community dedicated to Fiesta ST owners and enthusiasts. I've made my clunk disappear multiple times, and it's always come back. Dec 3, 2017 #1. I just recently completed a brake job, all 4 rotors were turned and all 4 corners had Hawk HPS pads installed. Members. I can't decide if it is just synchro noise or not. The dealer thought it's due to the weak shock and they replaced it just now. The problem is more noticeable when cornering right especially if driving over a bump. I followed the bedding in procedure as closely as I could from Hawk. It is a clunking noise found sometimes even when stopped but most often when driving at slow speeds. Fwiw, I have heard the clunk in my FiST's suspension as well. Check for "debris" BETWEEN the rotor hat and the axle hub. I have a clunking/rattling noise from the rear right suspention when going over bumps. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It's hard to damage the retaining clips. Focus ST Brakes. I purchased my car 2 months ago. T. … They may sound similar but they are not the same or related. Cheers! It is definitely most prominent when going from first to second but does it into any gear up to 4th. We’re the premiere Ford Focus ST forum with discussions on the 2013+ Focus ST. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos, classifieds, reviews, events and more! Local Ford mechanics have checked the suspension and found nothing wrong. ie: the slower I go, the slower the clunk is. It's a squeaky, clicking noise that repeats in quick succession and appears to be coming from the front of the car and stops when braking ceases. There's a huge thread on it. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. ... Other than the the only noise I ever hear is after I let the car sit for a day or so and I go to drive it. Hi, any advice appreciated. Since it started I have replaced the following... Rear shocks (now Bilstein B8) Rear Sway Bar (Megan Racing) Rear Sway Bar Bushings Camber Control Arms (Megan Racing) End Links (Steeda Adjustable) Installed properly with car on the ground and weight on the suspension. My theory is that the engine is shifting maybe because of the weak motor mount and when it does the clutch or drive system is either elongated or shortened and is not operating at optimal length causing some kind of clunking noise. I'm picking up in the next days, but I'm almost sure that it was the brakes, since when applying light pressure on the brake pedal, the clunking would go away, was either the caliper or even the brake pads within the bracket that would cause the clunks, dealer couldn't replicate the sound unfortunately. help … My theory is that the engine is shifting maybe because of the weak motor mount and when it does the clutch or drive system is either elongated or shortened and is not operating at optimal length causing some kind of clunking noise. When changing gears there is a clunk when the shifter goes into gear. Also verified that the caliper bracket bolts were there (my partner recently discovered one had gone missing on their Mustang, which was a fun discovery).