Popping noise in front left

[HAHAFiST]

I have this issue on the passenger front side. Car has newer strust, new strut mounts, new control arms with poly bushings, new tie rod ends.... and the pop is still there. Its only happening when you turn the wheel say going out of a driveway... but won't happen again unless maybe you move the car forward and back and couple times and turn the wheel the opposite way.. so its odd, and i don't think it's axles. The only things left to replace are the end links which mine are pretty loose feeling, but they don't have a play. I may actually take the passenger strut assembly out all over again, take it all apart and reassemble. The mounts are new but could be its shot, or the hats aren't torqued enough.

 

[Zormecteon]

I don't know about these cars specifically, but when there's a popping from the front end when turning it's usually the CV joint.

 

[Sam4]

Is it making the noise when you turn the wheel? The dealer put a new rack in my 2019 with 15k miles.


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What were the symptoms causing the rack to be replaced?

 

[Fiestig]

I have this issue on the passenger front side. Car has newer strust, new strut mounts, new control arms with poly bushings, new tie rod ends.... and the pop is still there. Its only happening when you turn the wheel say going out of a driveway... but won't happen again unless maybe you move the car forward and back and couple times and turn the wheel the opposite way.. so its odd, and i don't think it's axles. The only things left to replace are the end links which mine are pretty loose feeling, but they don't have a play. I may actually take the passenger strut assembly out all over again, take it all apart and reassemble. The mounts are new but could be its shot, or the hats aren't torqued enough.

Sway bar bushings. I know this scenario all too well

 

[HAHAFiST]

Sway bar bushings. I know this scenario all too well

Funny story. I actually had a set from Powerflex... turns out PF failed on the design for the 14-15 models using 19mm sway bars. The bushing is too tall and will not fit under the stock brackets, and PF doesn't supply new brackets. So I emailed PF the problem and they're acutally working on a new bushing design for us folk with early gen USDM fiesta.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Funny story. I actually had a set from Powerflex... turns out PF failed on the design for the 14-15 models using 19mm sway bars. The bushing is too tall and will not fit under the stock brackets, and PF doesn't supply new brackets. So I emailed PF the problem and they're acutally working on a new bushing design for us folk with early gen USDM fiesta.

Did this ever come to fruition?

 

[Sam4]

Funny story. I actually had a set from Powerflex... turns out PF failed on the design for the 14-15 models using 19mm sway bars. The bushing is too tall and will not fit under the stock brackets, and PF doesn't supply new brackets. So I emailed PF the problem and they're acutally working on a new bushing design for us folk with early gen USDM fiesta.

yep - threw mine in the trash, reused the oe's. No more squeaky PF anywhere in my car.

 

[HAHAFiST]

Did this ever come to fruition?

Yes! Powerflex confirmed they have them available. I'll check my email communications to see if I can get any more specifics. Was kinda irritated they didn't wanna hook me up with a set after basically helping them open up a market for the older gen fiesta owners, and also having a bunk design... but whatev.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Yes! Powerflex confirmed they have them available. I'll check my email communications to see if I can get any more specifics. Was kinda irritated they didn't wanna hook me up with a set after basically helping them open up a market for the older gen fiesta owners, and also having a bunk design... but whatev.

So? What have you gathered?

 

[HAHAFiST]

So? What have you gathered?

Been slammed with family life. I just sent PF an email and i'll update as soon as I get a reply.

 

[HAHAFiST]

Alright! Here’s the link to the revised 19mm sway bar bushings from powerflex as well as a screen shot of their communication. Looks like they’re outta stock already. I’ll also be posting a thread dedicated to these so it’s easier to find, maybe make it a sticky? Admins? Cheers, and you’re welcome!

https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/product/pff19-2203-19-ford-fiesta-mk7-front-sway-bar-bushings-19mm-8918?search=19-2203-19#attr=2842