focus squeak

chiefwiggum

hi I got a focus estate last week and am delighted with it, no rattles and tight as anything but I got an isofix kit fitted the other day and it had now developed a squeak which is wrecking my head. I've checked everything. took the back practically apart and still can't locate it
I even sat in the boot rocking to try and make the sound and it only does it while driving.the isofix is dead tight so it's not a loose fixing making it
anyone any ideas??

martyc5674

chiefwiggum wrote: »

hi I got a focus estate last week and am delighted with it, no rattles and tight as anything but I got an isofix kit fitted the other day and it had now developed a squeak which is wrecking my head. I've checked everything. took the back practically apart and still can't locate it
I even sat in the boot rocking to try and make the sound and it only does it while driving.the isofix is dead tight so it's not a loose fixing making it
anyone any ideas??

Put the child in the isofix and you won't be able to hear the squeak!!!

I dunno... Get someone to sit back there while driving... Could be a bushing.. Or anything really

Marty.

David09

Check under the spare wheel. Could be something rattling around in there.

endacl

Same with mine. Particularly when turning left. After a service was told it was worn rear bushings. Not a problem if I could tune out the noise, which comes and goes. Middling to pricey to fix and not a structural concern. I've left it.

chiefwiggum

martyc5674 wrote: »

Put the child in the isofix and you won't be able to hear the squeak!!!

I dunno... Get someone to sit back there while driving... Could be a bushing.. Or anything really

Marty.

marty child is arriving by appointment next week!!:D

chiefwiggum

David09 wrote: »

Check under the spare wheel. Could be something rattling around in there.

i did david:( thanks for the reply anyway

chiefwiggum

endacl wrote: »

Same with mine. Particularly when turning left. After a service was told it was worn rear bushings. Not a problem if I could tune out the noise, which comes and goes. Middling to pricey to fix and not a structural concern. I've left it.

fair play to you cos its wrecking my head...what are the chances of the bushing issue arising as soon as the isofix goes in..im thinking did the leave a washer out or something

MuppetCheck

Could be the upholstery. If it is leather ford don't use proper leather that squeaks a lot.

endacl

chiefwiggum wrote: »

endacl wrote: »

Same with mine. Particularly when turning left. After a service was told it was worn rear bushings. Not a problem if I could tune out the noise, which comes and goes. Middling to pricey to fix and not a structural concern. I've left it.

fair play to you cos its wrecking my head...what are the chances of the bushing issue arising as soon as the isofix goes in..im thinking did the leave a washer out or something

Couldn't say. I'm no expert. Just sounded exactly like my issue. Mine just started spontaneously though. I only passed on what I was told by the mechanic (good guy) . Will prob get it sorted at next service, funds allowing. Hope this helps.

chiefwiggum

hi muppetcheck yeah its leather alright
was just up with my mechanic and he cant hear any evidence of a bushing gone but he couldnt really hear that high pitch squeak even though i could(he's old) best way i can describe it is like birds singing chirping!!
thanks for all the replies..keep them coming please