Ford Fusion- Hard To Find Suspension Noises Solved
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In this video I go over the common places for suspension noises and what I found to be the cause for this very hard to find noise.
I've hit SEVERAL curbs at very high speeds over the years. My car has a certain noise which I cannot figure out. I believe you just solved my problem...if I can just get under there and check it out. THANK YOU!!
I'll be looking into this on my 03 Focus as well. Similar popping noise which seems to be coming from the front passenger side.
I was going to send it to the shop, but I think I'll check this out myself first. Thanks for posting!
Your right about no info on this car I have a 07 MKZ and this just happened today. I really appreciate the knowledge your great keep up the good work. God Bless and much success
Misleading title but well-made and informative video nonetheless. A good thing to keep in mind for all cars, not just Fusions.
I've always drove fords since 1993 and just realized that I always turn the fan on or radio to mask all the little noises they made ,lol
+rellik187redrum
LOL, That's smart thinking
Replace the rear shocks, sway bar links and sway bar bushing on my 2012 fusion sel about 6 months ago due to rattling. The noise came back so bounced the rear end to make the rattle and ended up taking the shock back out, adjusting the bracket to 48 degrees and reinstalling. No noise as of yet.
This is exactly what happened with the sway bar link on my car. Thank you for the video !
My front right sway bar Link popped then a year later the rear right caused a similar sound.
I have a 2006 Ford Escape, and I agree sometimes track noises is very hard... mine have bad bearings at the rear side but I have no time to fix it...
Thanks for the tip Brian.
Hi dude, I m brazilian. I realy enjoy your videos, they are very helpful. Congratulations!!
This needs to be on recall list too many for fusions with similar noises/concerns
Right
This appears to be a really common problem. I replaced.this part on my 2005 mazda 6. Same car underneath. I know a couple people who had the same exact problem, even the same side of the car. Mazda 6 forums had lota of posts about it. Its a cheap and easy fix, at least.
I’m still figuring out the source of a noise on my fusion while steering.
I thought maybe it has something to do with front breaks, the breaks were replaced the noise is still there, I asked mechanics a few times they said they didn’t hear it but I do hear it.
It just if you let it go for so long you don’t want it to get so bad to a point when the whole transmission or steering components are damaged and you need to replace the entire thing. Hoping to finally diagnose properly on my next oil change
Good point about noise transferring from the back to a front.
Just found the same thing. I would have bet my life it was the passenger front clunking, everyone kept telling me tie rod.
Turned out to be the driver side rear stabilizer doing exactly what the video shows, thanks!
Nice find!
what would you think is wrong if my 2008 Fusion makes a grinding noise from the right front tire area every time I turn the wheel or go over any bump?
Cv axle, wheel bearings, or both.
If anyone can help I'd appreciate it I have a 07 milan just got all lower control arms and sway bar links done and if I have my windows down and listen to the suspension I hear metal on metal like noises from front end almost like bad control arm bushings!! It's so frustrating and I had the same problem in my crown Vic I don't understand it I've checked my suspension and everything looks great. Any advice is appreciated.
I get the noise only in the summer months.
well done. love the concise and clear description
Currently diagnosing my 08 Manual Fusion 130k which has a distinct growling/whirring noise when turning right (weight carrying on drivers side). Wheel isn't loose, I would've sworn it was the CV axle, but after replacing, the noise is still there. The seal/bushing at the power steering knuckle is completely shot, but would that be causing the vibration I hear and feel only while turning right? It almost sounds as if it's coming *from* the transmission, but the seal is good and again, new CV axle, and only occurs while turning one way.
Could this also sound like a spring popping? If so it will save me a lot of time and money.
Paul Jones is also like to know this. Like a spring tension kind of noise
Would’ve been great if you recorded the sound. My fusion makes a sound on the front left. No idea what it is.
I tried it wouldn't pick it up.
I hope this helps me solve some similar noises in my 2005 Ford five hundred
I have a 2005 ford five hundred and there is a loud clunk coming from just the front passenger wheel and possibly passenger rear when going over large speed bumps. Would this be more likely to be from bad upper strut mounts or control arm bushings? Or possibly a bad strut? I have already had the sway bar end links replaced for other noises. The car has 208,000 miles on it. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I would install ready made struts if possible at that mileage I am sure allot is worn out upper strut bearing being most likely.
End links go bad left and right on the Escapes up until the new body stye. Replace lots of those, as well as control arms (only need bushings, can only buy arm?)
Kevin Malone I have seen it about the same on the new ones also it seems. I need to do a pair on mine actually.
I have a 2014 Ford Fusion i got those metal hitting sound at the right back suspension when the car is going through a bumpy road. Do you know what caused this?
+Charles Hu I have seen debris get lodge in the rear spring pocket on the new fusions take a look.
@@FordTechMakuloco I changed the shocks on a 2008 Ford fusion in the rear, a month after it sounds like I didn't and feels like I didn't. Almost like the rear is sloppy
I have the same problem, but on a older 2012 fusion
Thanks you very much. This is my problem. Where I can get the parts? What is the part number of the part? My car is a 2011 model ford fusion
Thanks.
I've got an 06 fusion and it makes a loud pop noise when making a hard left turn from a stop. All six ball joints, both front struts and links have been changed within the last year. sounds like its coming from the left front wheel well. it does not do it if you turn without stoping
With this problem can it cause the flex hose exhaust pipe to lbreak the seal and eventually break apart? With this clunky noise motor mounts have been changed also still makes this clunking noise. I've have had my flex pipe replace x2.
We get these sway bar link's in the shop a lot & it drives us loco also,,,lol,,,,,!
in the beginning of this video, you were talking about the "Dog Bone" and the bad bushing in it. By any chance did you get the record the removal of it? i was under my wifes Fusion doing an oil change, and i don't know for what reason why i pushed on the engine block, and i noticed the engine movement. I looked at the Dog bone and BAM, bad bushing.
I wonder if it's alot to fix this banging noise I keep hearing on my 2016 Ford fusion I have no engine lights and car drives fine but the noise is concerning
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I have a similar situation and my 2018 Ford Fusion I'm not very happy with ford at all their products are turning into shit
I hear a sound like something It is clicking in my dish When I am going slow or turning it is driving me freaking crazy
My 08 Ford Focus will shake at 65 mph on the free way. I balance the wheels 2 times now and no change. It feels like it's coming from the front passenger side. Thanks!!!
I have had those and it was the wheel bearing. I could not find anything either and it was the wheel bearing. It was a slight shake vibration.
i made mine with qa1 teflon rod ends and swedge tubes from speedway motors.. and full boots for the rod ends from 'seals its ', and 4 'shoulder bolts' for a perfect fit ' now i can just replace the rod ends.. if they ever fail they are better made than these fittings
Hey I have a Ford Fusion 2010 and when I turn my wheel all the way it makes a banging noise but there is a second between the noise. Do you know what I should fix on my car?
Interesting. Most shade-tree mechanics wouldn't think to check the back if there is noise in the front.
How common are cracked sub framed on the Fusions? Why are they failing, if they are? Also, how come there was so much corrosion on this particular car? Is that due to snow and salting the roads? Thanks!
I have heard of them cracking and there is a tsb for a bracket kit for the ones that have cracks in the welds. As far as the rust we do use salt allot here but these cars seems to rust allot everywhere, certain Fords are like that by different years.
So far my Fusion's subframe is okay (I think). Fingers crossed! LoL
FordTechMakuloco
I have a 2006 Fusion SEL V-6. I have a rattle-bouncing banging sound when driving over bumps in road. Mechanic said subframe is not cracked. I've replaced inner and outer tie rods, struts, CV joints on both sides and rack and pinion. However, the noise persists. The sound is coming from front passenger side. When i go over speed bump i hear it strictly in front. It never happens when the rear wheels go over the speed bump. All 3 mounts have also been replaced. It has 140K miles and runs like a champ but this banging noise is driving crazy. Any advice?
Thanks,
Damon
Have we changed the stabilizer links yet?
FordTechMakuloco hello. I just replaced my rear shocks, springs, upper and lower spring mounts, sway bar end links all on the rear of my 2008 Ford Fusion. Before I took and replaced anything it was making a loud rattling in the left rear almost like a weak spring bouncing around. After I put all new parts on it now that same loud rattling is coming from the right rear now. It almost sounds like the spring is smacking the body when I hit larger bumps but also on a flat surface when you hit bumps there is no noise. It only really does it when the crown of the road goes to the right and you hit bumps. What do you think could be the cause? Do you think possibly one of the new sway bar end links is faulty?
Or can it be a strut bearing ?i have a 2010 merc milan base model.
I have a 2014 ford fusion hybrid, would this explain the squeaky front end when I go over bumps at slow speeds?
+Robert Gregorian No this would produce a clunk.
My old fusion did this dealer blew it off.. traded it in eventually
Robert Gregorian squeaky noises
My 2011 Ford Fusion does the same thing! Squeaky suspension when I go over speed bumps.
Monica Montgomery Mine does it when the weather gets hotter. Texas spring and summer weather.
ford focus 2008 2.0 knocking from the engine by the number 1 and number 2 spark plug ride or lifter no codes oil is good 71000 miles car was running real good all the sudden just started knocking
My girlfriend have a 2016 ford fusion when she turn to the right is like a banging sound i got on the jack and i can't see or hear anything just when she's driving...any idea?
I have a 2011 Ford fusion mechanic couldn’t find the creaking noises in the front end he actually listened to the frame with a stethoscope and he changed the control arms on both sides in the tie rods in both sides and I still get that creaking noise it sounds like a ship on the ocean in a movie and you can’t figure out what it is
I wonder if this is what Im getting from my 2000 Lincoln Continental. Clunking noise in the rear
when I take a sharp left with my 2010 fusion, the rim rubs on body and the control arm, but this doesn't happen on a right turn. A local shop told me rack stops have been busted out on the right side. Does this make sense?
Yeah I have the creaking noise. 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 122k miles
What is the name if the part replaced??
Hi I have a brand new 16 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, my car got a really serious noise from the shift gear, is there any way i can solve this problem out? Thanks I am really appreciate that, Ford tech!!
+leon larry No warranty?
+FordTechMakuloco yes I do but I went to the dealer three times but they couldn't find out what's wrong with it. Souls I keep going or better trade it in and get another one ?
I just feel I am too stupid to buy a ford rather than Lexus.
+FordTechMakuloco too many small issues
I have a 2006 Fusion. I get a clunking noise mainly from the front driver side of the car, but also slightly on the passenger front. It happens when driving at city speeds going over bumps, or if I jerk the wheel back and forth. I got the car up in the air and figured it was the inner and outer tie rods as they were obviously shot and had a lot of play, so I replaced them. No Buenos. Everything else underneath looks and feels to be in perfect condition. I can't replicate the sound by pushing down on the front of the car. I'm at a loss. I got a suggestion that it may be the struts or strut mounts. Knowing that you have experience with fusions, could you point me to what the most possible causes could be? I don't think the struts could knock, especially because they're not bottoming out or leaking. Is it possible it is the strut mounts?
The struts can knock if the upper strut bearing was bad yes but unlikely on this car. The most common for that noise in the front on these is the stabilizer links they are under higher tension on these so a hand check of them may not be sufficient and I almost always use a pry bar on them to check. Also the lower ball joints at the knuckle are very common for this noise but again because of the design they are very hard to check due to being under tension already especially on your model year I have changed quite a few.
Thanks for the input. I recently replaced them and it fixed the problem. I was just lost because I couldn't tell if they were bad just by shaking them. Even using a pry bar i could only hear a little bit of knocking. After pulling them off i could tell they were in very bad condition. Thanks again.
Good to hear yes that little bit of movement you felt while it was on car is all it take to make a loud noise through the swaybar.
Thanks for the tip!
BobDingle25 was it the stabilizer links or strut mounts?
Hi bro how you doingI would like to ask you about a noise that comes in from that front wheel and I have a Ford fusion 2018 when I press on the gas and on the break it does like a soft click and I have tried to look at everything and we couldn't fix it at all ,do you have an idea what it could be, I even checked on axel the right one and the left one nothing works... Please i need your help since it is pain in the a... Hearing that noise with out knowing what to do
No body answerd
I have an 09 Fusion and it's been making a noise for a while that no one can seem to find. Everyone seems to agree that its coming from the front-right side. I've had several parts replaced including the strut, upper and bottom control arm, and an axle and the noise is still present. It sounds like a rattle or tapping when going down the road, worse on rough roads. If you stick your head in the passenger side and rock the car you can hear something that sounds like its coming from under the floorboard but no one can find anything wrong underneath. It's been driving me crazy! You have any ideas we may be missing? Thanks!
Have they check the stabilizer links in front and rear as shown in this video?
We checked the front ones but not the rear. The front ones seemed tight, but you'd bet your bottom dollar it was coming from the front
That's how this car was.
I have 08 fusion with 130k miles, I get a rattle/metal grinding and ringing noise when I accelerate rapidly or get on the highway...wonder if this is the same noise you've been experiencing.
Right front passenger side
My 06 makes a creaking noise only when its hot out and when turning at about 5mph. Its not that pop sound that others here are mentioning, its a nasty creak like when the fluid is ran out (it is not out).
Sounds like bad ball joints.
Gregory Megatron did u find out a solution?
Just got a '16 Fusion SE, noticing a slight squeak or chirp whenever I go over a bump coming from the drivers rear wheel. Any ideas?
My 06 Milan does it but only when is hot outside
Thank you very much!!
So I side swiped somebody when parking. I was turning left to park. Since that happened this noise started. Its kind of a thumping noise that speeds up the faster I go. If I turn left the noise get worse but if I turn right its almost non existent. I might have hit the car with my wheel but not sure. Any idea what it could be?
Sounds like a wheel bearing.
Tanks so much exelente video tanks
Would you suggest that I change both of my stabilizer link bars at the same time ???
I would
YES!
Hello I have a 2008 Ford Fusion and I have noticed that often when I turn the wheel I hear a creaking noise. Do you have an idea as to what that could be?
kjasmooth I’m having the same issue. Did you ever figure out what it was?
Could be a lot of things, could be worn CV axle joints, could be worn sway bar bushings, etc.
That car is a damn mess on the bottom. Is all that rust from salt? (I live in the south, so I 'm not familiar with salty roads.)
Why so many rust?
+Satria Wahyu Rahardjo We live in a part of the USA called the rust belt.
Live in mn the cars have a lot of rust
That's a tremendous amount of rust for an eight year old car! So disappointing.
Is normal if you live in the North and use road salt.
its called a link pin or sway bar link moreon. (stab link) lmao
+Zac Long Fords official terminology is stabilizer bar end link or stab link for short as we call it in the industry. Please research before commenting and spell check thanks! Have a great day!
FordTechMakuloco offensive much??? lmao. been in the automotive industry for yrs n never once have heard anyone say that js. like your vids tho lol
I call them sway bar links, another guy calls them link pins, who's gives a shit really?
You’re calling him a moron and you can’t even spell moron you fucking moron
Moreon? Just dont talk, or type, or interact in any way with anyone. Ill stop there just to be nice.
Nothing beats a good visual inspection. Good job, thanks for the video.
Especially on warm days
I think this video brings me some ideas. I have a 2000 Volvo S80 that has a clunking/ knocking sound in the front right. So i replaced the strut which was worn but i still get this popping sound which seems to be getting worse like it used to be
I absolutely dislike any ford . I've had nothing but problems with my 2010 fusion, previous Taurus, cars I have worked on. It's like everything is going well then they decide " oh it's too perfect ,let's make it crap"
So if I ever buy this ford Detroit Junk. Automatically just take these out. Pretty simple I guess. 🙄
I'm getting like a creaking sound when I turn the wheel sharp at slow speed. I notice it most when I cut the wheel sharp while backing into my driveway. I wonder if this could be the same problem? Thank you, John G
yes
@@FordTechMakuloco Thank you
Man this is my bread and butter here. I'm an ace at finding NVH problems. A good quick tip I have is to take a rubber mallet after its in the air and start tapping all over the sub frame, suspension components, and exhaust. Sometimes though it's tough. The tool that has saved me a bunch of times is the steelman chassis ear. There was a dodge magnum that came in from a chrysler dealer a while back who quoted the guy for like a $1500 bill to take care of a front end rattle and after two test runs the noise was found to be sway bar bushings. With the suspension either on the magnum or the charger (i think it was like an 04') if there is ANY play with the sway bar bushings there will be a terrible, terrible rattle. Under a visual inspection though they may look just fine.
Yeah I have been through the same with swaybar bushings on Chryslers. I do use a mallot especially on exhaust rattle noises but that would not have helped in this situation as I would be checking the front all over, even chassis ears would have been clamped on places on the front suspension with no luck.
FordTechMakuloco Some do take a while to diagnose. A tech was telling me years ago about a nightmare he had with a car that had a rattle from day one as a new car and it took a couple days to find the cause which were nuts and bolts thrown in a cavity in the sub frame that was factory welded shut. lol
Yeah I have heard of marbles being thrown in places on the assembly line as a goof.
I happened to find this video while troubleshooting a noise issue with my 2007 Fusion. I would describe it as a squeaking/creaking that occurs at low speeds, while braking, and turning. It tends to get worse as the car warms, especially now that the weather is getting hotter. Every time I've heard it, contacted a friend/mechanic/dealer, by the time they've looked at it, the noise has disappeared. A web search found many people with the same problem. I would not say it's the same as the author of this very good video describes. Do any of you have the same issue? If so, did you figure it out?
Jim Pryde I have multiple videos on squeaks and rattles on these cars. I have seen engine mounts cause your noises also as the engine shifts.
Jim Pryde i have this same issue, it worsens in hot weather. If you're having a mechanic look into this, drive the car until you start hearing the noise and take it to them, if it's possible have them check it first without jacking the car because jacking the car eliminates the sound (not permanently, of course) i'm taking mine to a ford dealer tomorrow and hopefully they can do something about it. Someone on a forum said that he sprayed the struts and fixed the noise however it does come back once in a while.
Jim Pryde Same thing with my 2011 fusion hybrid, Are your struts original? I'm at 92k and I'm going to have my struts replaced. Sounds like a strut bushing/bearing to me.
+Mark Viau
Yes, my struts are original, and I'm at 132,000 miles. A friend took a look at them a week ago, as well as seeing a TSB regarding the noise as well. He recommended I buy some new strut mounts. I ordered them from rockauto.com and I'm waiting to put them in. He has the tools to handle the springs (I'm not going near them) so I'll report what I find out.
Mark Viau Thanks for sharing Mark Viau . Let me know how the install goes. I stated that I would actually be more comfortable spending more for the whole kit, but he expressed less enthusiasm about the venture stating that it may be lesser quality than the individual components I ordered. Since he works for Chinese food and Dr. Pepper, I'm not complaining if he wants to assume all the risk of compressing the springs!
Any idea on getting back seat out of an 06 fusion without destroying it or the leather? Have to get seat out to open n fix left rear door so it will open also having problems with front turn signals both of them not bulbs wiring probably. I just wanna drive my new car and have it be safe for me n my 2 sons
Natalie Garneau In the front of the seat where it meets the carpet there is a lever you will feel it flick it over and pull up on the seat both sides.
FordTechMakuloco thank you. I have been battling this famous sound had control arm fixed and it worked for about a week then sound came back so gotta get it in again and if control arm is fine I'm going to show them this video first thing i said was sway bar but they said control arm so we shall see
FordTechMakuloco it was two little plastic levers on both left and right front of the seat. Thank you soo much now to save the money to have that darn door fixed!
I have a 2010 Milan with 126,000 miles and it recently started making a noise in the drivers front area when going over rough road or potholes. Sounds like a ball is being dribbled underneath the car. I figure the struts are worn and this is causing it however I remember back about 7 years ago when I had an 02 ZX2 and it made similar noise and I replaced those front struts and it never did fix that car. I want to diagnose it myself with some help here possibly before I replace the struts
I think you just saved me massive grief. Mechanic told my friend that it was the right front hub and bearing. But it's a thud not a grinding noise or shaking like messages below. I'll get this thing in the air and look for that link! If not, then one by one check things off. If not the link, anywhere else I should look?
Midas replaced the front right strut in mine. Only then did noise start. It is a constant clunk like noise. Any slight bump in the road causes the noise. Any ideas?
I have an idea- take your car to a real mechanic! Sarcasm aside, there are any number of things that could cause a clunk like that, but the timing suggests they may have left something loosely installed when they put the new strut in. First thing to do would be to jack the front of the car up, take the wheel off, and do a thorough visual inspection to see if there are any obviously loose bolts or worn-out bushings.
I would of love to hear the symptom not just talk about it
Good stuff. Yeah sometimes finding those noise this can be tricky. I've heard of some mechanics even getting microphones and putting them underneath their cars. To locate the noise.
I've been told to always do both sides at the same time.
ok
@@FordTechMakuloco I mean it makes sense if you think about it. When something that moves is brand new, it's gonna be tighter in the movements and not loosey goosey like something that has been used. If one side moves loosey goosey and one side moves tighter, it's gonna throw something off. I've never had any training or anything. I'm js it makes logical sense right? I have a Ford fusion and I'm asking to learn.
Absolutely.
Wow your amazing I think this might be my problem 😝
I have a 2011 Fusion SE 4cyl with just over 52K and have a kinda popping/creaking noise on days that get above 80º. I just had the motor mounts changed last week, hoping this was resolve the issue. Nope, I still have the creaking and popping. I can even feel this in the steering wheel. I have always been a Toyota or Honda guy, but thought I would try a Ford Fusion due to initial reviews. This car has been a nightmare with all the recalls and now this.
Same issue on mine -- 2011 Fusion SEL 3.0L V6. Only happens when it's above 80. Ford techs are in the middle of replacing a lower control arm. Did you get yours resolved?
Yes, I went back to Toyota. No more Fords for me. One in my lifetime was enough.
I have the exact same problem on my Fusion 2011 SEL. Ford dealer mechanics are clueless. I really enjoyed the car until this. Now I'm pissed every time I drive it.
Techs replaced my lower control arm on my passenger front steering. The noise is gone!!
Brian, I have a possible issue with my 08 Taurus 3.5l na 80k miles. I bought it a year ago and soon after I started noticing a little rocking when cruising through town immediately following a shift either up or down. Also, whenever I stop the car, it seems to rock to and fro a time or two. It's not a huge deal but drives me crazy. I noticed with engine off in park, hood up, I could see significant engine/trans movement as I rocked the car. I replaced the torque strut which I think helped but didn't eliminate the issue. I'm not sure if this behavior is normal to this model. Can you advise?
I would check the lower torque strut mount they fail all the time on these.
Ahhh. Does the mount actually crack/break?
It seperates from the metal and you get lots of slop in there.
The bushings within the dogbone, right? I replaced it with an aftermarket part....Anchor, if I remember right. The bushings didn't look as robust as the originals but was somewhat stiffer composite. It did improve but not eliminate my issues. I'll take a look and see if it is failing already.
I wanted to thank you for your advice. I did find the replacement torque strut had failed. I'm curious as to why these are failing, albeit the second one was aftermarket. Also, I'm reading horror stories about the 6F50 trans. Mine will produce a very hard 1-2 shift occasionally when cold. I have read many folks have spent upwards of $4000 to have these things rebuilt....at 40- 80k miles! Is it just internet hype or is this common? My ol' AX4S has a pretty bad internet reputation but has served me 336K miles so far w/o rebuilt so I'm hoping the 6 speed is not the disaster some folks are saying it is.
What was that part called and where is it located exactly? I have the same noise, I changed the rear shocks but still there on my fusion 2014
It’s called sway bar link
Great video, my wifes 07 fusion is having front end noise when you go straight or turn. even when driving in the yard. I changed both front strut assys and now i am going to replace stab links of front. i will also check the back. thanks again for the valuable information.
Did that work same problem on my 2012