Just got back from the Ford stealership. Seems that my weird tire wear = and related noise in the left rear of my 2004 Focus wagon is due to a = bent suspension knuckle.
According to the tech, the suspension knuckle, which I would call a = trailing arm, must have sustained some sort of road trauma, since I = wasn't hit or hit something with the rear wheel that I know of. The lower control arm is definitely out of spec, the upper is = questionable, so they're going to replace both of them. Considering the = age and mileage, the rubber is pretty old anyway, so it's cheap = insurance to do it while they have it apart. I looked at parts prices to DIY it, and it would have cost me about half = of what I am being charged for the complete repair for the parts, not to = mention I would have to mess with springs and nasty things like that. = Not worth the hassle and potential for being off the road for several = days, which would be a significant inconvenience. I whined about having to sit there all day and how I was a loyal = customer, so they gave me a loaner until the car is ready tomorrow. With the four wheel alignment out the door it's going to be a few buck = short of $1000. Ouch. Considering this is the only major repair I have ever had on the car, I = can't complain too much. It still sucks. Dan _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
