Ford Fiesta Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
What causes noise when gear in neutral but not when clutch engaged

Noise when in neutral but not when clutch engaged- input shaft bearing

2000 Ford Fiesta
Posted: Aug 12, 2012
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Suspension bushes

Suspension bushes worn. Is it possible to replace just the bushes or should I replace the suspension arm? What is the difference in price?

1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2 LX
Posted: Jul 1, 2012
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Intermittant clicking noise

for no apparant reason a loud clicking noise seems to be from front nearside.the clicks are consitant with wheel speed.the clicks stop & start for no apparant reason.i have inspected areas with wheels off rotated on jack, tried bracking,har...

2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4 titanium auto
Posted: May 27, 2012
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Warning lights illuminated

Hi I have a Ford Fiesta Zetec Climate (1.4) 55 Reg and the ABS and Brake warning lights came on earlier this evening. I stopped, turned the engine off for about 10 secs, then started the engine again. The warning lights were still d...

2005 Ford Fiesta Zetec Climate 1.4
Posted: Jan 26, 2012
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Knocking

have a knocking noise coming from the front passenger side does not do it all time check the wishbone etc everything feel tight there is very slight play in the driveshaft..can anybody help me

1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec
Posted: Dec 28, 2011
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Boot light not working

The luggage compartment (boot),light has stopped working.When I bought the car it was fine but this year it occasionally did not come on when I opened the boot. Now it has stopped working completely. I have put in a new bulb but no success....

2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec
Posted: Dec 9, 2011
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Rear wheel bearing

how easy are rear wheel bearings to change on my fiesta st?

2006 Ford Fiesta st
Posted: Nov 18, 2011
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ABS Warning light

Had ABS warning light come on computer said front o/s sensor and rear n/s sensor need replacing so i replaced all four and ABS light still on hooked up to laptop and it returned no faults recorded but ABS light wont go off any ideas

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S
Posted: Nov 13, 2011
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Winter tyres question

Hi I have just had a set of winter tyres fitted. They are the same as the original tyres ie 195/50/15. I am just wondering if fords quoted tyre pressures for this size also apply to winter tyres

2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style Climate
Posted: Nov 10, 2011
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No accelerator Plus warning lights

Car starts ok but abs and engine warning lights showing. Also acelerator pedal does not work - car continues to tick over. Ran ok Yesterday!

2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4 deisel
Posted: Oct 2, 2011
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ABS LIGHT ON

hi can anyone help my abs has recently came on for no reason and the handbrake light and they wont go out, i took to garage and they dont seem to think anything is wrong with the breaks another garage said it could be the ecu unit? anyone n...

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.25
Posted: Sep 26, 2011
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Wheel noise

scraping noise from wheel when braking , not every time . noticed more at slower speeds

2000 Ford Fiesta
Posted: Sep 22, 2011
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Buzzing Noise?

My cars recently been making a really funny, medium pitched, buzzing noise. It happened once in second gear, whilst breaking but every other time it has happened whilst changing down to second and breaking at the same time. It only ev...

2001 Ford Fiesta Freestyle1.25 petrol manual
Posted: Aug 18, 2011
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Drive belt jumping pulley's (Fan belt)

Hi All, This has took 5 drive belts (Fan belt) to figure out it was the smallest that was needed. Having fitted it, the belt now decides to jump off the pulley's.The vehicle i'm talking about is a Ford Fiesta 1.8 Turbo Diesel, it is a 2000...

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.8 Turbo Diesel
Posted: Apr 19, 2011
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Brake

hi my front brakes are locking if i drive for a while then stop my disc is burning hot i have not long got new pads and discs can someone help how to unlock them

2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3
Posted: Apr 19, 2011
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Rear brake light flashes when using same indicator

When vehicle lights are ON, I use the left turn indicator and the rear brake light flashes opposite to the indicator?? some one help, please

1996 Ford Fiesta 1.4 manual
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
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Steering wheel pulling

recently i noticed my steering wheel has been pulling to the left. I was driving my car tonight and heared a small noise like something fell off my car then the steering wheel started to pull severely to the left making my car veer. any ide...

2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Freestyle
Posted: Nov 13, 2010
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Hard Gears and dodgy clutch

I recently used my car and found that when selecting each gear, I had to ram it in, this was obviously not normal. Then the car started feeling like it was dying when I slowed down with the clutch pressed in. I checked the brake fluid and t...

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.25 LX
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
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Steering Wheel

My steering wheel has suddenly gone extremely shakey. It is ok up to 20 mph but above 30 it starts to shake and then 50-70 mph it shakes violently. What could this be? and how would I fix it?

1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Mk 4
Posted: Oct 20, 2010
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Knocking nose when car goes over bumps & on acceleration, No engine problems !

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 ...

1999 Ford Fiesta 1200 zetec 16v
Posted: Sep 20, 2010
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