Ford Fiesta knocking nose when car goes over bumps & on acceleration, no engine problems !
Variant: 1200 zetec 16v
Model Year: 1999
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
Every time i go over bumps & on acceleration
I always hear knocking sounds from the front,
Its not the Driveshafts,
Not the wheels ect,
Gearbox is ok,
Engine also ok,
Top engine mounts look ok,
Not the exhaust either,
It looks ok underneith car as well,
Please can you tell me what it is.
Thank you
I always hear knocking sounds from the front,
Its not the Driveshafts,
Not the wheels ect,
Gearbox is ok,
Engine also ok,
Top engine mounts look ok,
Not the exhaust either,
It looks ok underneith car as well,
Please can you tell me what it is.
Thank you
Posted: Sep 20, 2010 (14 years ago)
It could be a few reasons for this
1.check battery secured
2.exhaust loose
3.bottom engine mounting (most likely)
1.check battery secured
2.exhaust loose
3.bottom engine mounting (most likely)
Posted Sep 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
Common cause can be front suspension arm / bushes.Also check front susp. anti roll bar link arms .
Posted Sep 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
its the engine mount under neath the coolant bootle, jack ur engine up slightly and it will rock back and forward easy to fix had the same problem.
Posted Jan 29, 2011 (13 years ago)
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