I think mine just went bad. I hear a bad knock when going over bumps. I can feel the knocking on my feet when going over uneven payment. Its on both sides, it used to be only one side, now its both. Lol
I went from having the classic Ford death wobble shimmy at 70+mph and it occasionally during braking to a clattering sound wherever going over anything uneven. I replaced the inner and outer tie rods, new brakes, new sway bar links and newer struts. Im going to try replacing the old lower control arms, I know the lower ball joint looks shot. if it fails, I will try the sway bar bushings otherwise im clueless
That's sounds like a pain in the rear end. Usually, I start with sway bar links and bushing, those wear out quite often and are not that expensive to change.
Did u replace the sway bar link too? Looks eaten out the rubber? Also I have a 2012 ford escape 2.5l FWD, it has a slight creaking or groan sound when I accelerate from a spot and also when I do slight turns. But over bumps it does not groan. Can it be the links or bushing? I have also changed my driver side cv axle.
Sway bar links were replaced a year before, so they were still good. In your case it is hard to tell, without seeing. Take a sway bar links off and inspect, it should not be too difficult.
@@justlg3359 get under the vehicle, and shake it well :). Another way you can check, when vehicle lifted, apply brakes, put in Drive and play with gas, that will get engine and exhaust shaking and maybe will reproduce the noise, it exhaust is the issue. Also, check your drive shaft for any play, ofter it gets loose on the PTU.
I think mine just went bad. I hear a bad knock when going over bumps. I can feel the knocking on my feet when going over uneven payment. Its on both sides, it used to be only one side, now its both. Lol
Sounds like it is time for the new parts. Sway bar links often go bad even before the bushings.
@@justdoityourself I replaced the links already. It's the bushings.
Wondering if this will work on my 2012 Fusion. The brackets are on top of the frame just like in your video. Thanks
Escape and fusion are shearing many components, I would guess it is quite similar procedure, if not the same.
I went from having the classic Ford death wobble shimmy at 70+mph and it occasionally during braking to a clattering sound wherever going over anything uneven. I replaced the inner and outer tie rods, new brakes, new sway bar links and newer struts. Im going to try replacing the old lower control arms, I know the lower ball joint looks shot. if it fails, I will try the sway bar bushings otherwise im clueless
That's sounds like a pain in the rear end. Usually, I start with sway bar links and bushing, those wear out quite often and are not that expensive to change.
Thank you for this video. Are they the same type for the back bushings too?
You're very welcome! No, there is now sway bar at the back.
Before replacement did you feel vibrations on the floor by the gas pedal while driving? Im trying to figure out what is wrong with my Escape.
Sounds like wheel balancing issue. I would also check ball joint and tire rod.
I've got a pretty bad knocking sound going on, so im going to replace the bushings and sway bar links while im there
Amazing video
Thank you!
What'd the the ford part number? The amazon link is not in stock anymore
Interesting... I just check and it says In Stock on my end. Which country are you ordering from? Sorry, do not know Ford PN.
Did u replace the sway bar link too? Looks eaten out the rubber? Also I have a 2012 ford escape 2.5l FWD, it has a slight creaking or groan sound when I accelerate from a spot and also when I do slight turns. But over bumps it does not groan. Can it be the links or bushing? I have also changed my driver side cv axle.
Sway bar links were replaced a year before, so they were still good. In your case it is hard to tell, without seeing. Take a sway bar links off and inspect, it should not be too difficult.
@@justdoityourself but what can be causing this issue?
@@justlg3359 it almost sounds like motor mount or exhaust might be making that noise.
@@justdoityourself I changed all motor mounts recently. Exhaust really? How to check that
@@justlg3359 get under the vehicle, and shake it well :). Another way you can check, when vehicle lifted, apply brakes, put in Drive and play with gas, that will get engine and exhaust shaking and maybe will reproduce the noise, it exhaust is the issue. Also, check your drive shaft for any play, ofter it gets loose on the PTU.
How did you know the bushings were bad? Were they squeaking?
Usually they do not squeak, rather knock on uneven pavement. On this car there was significan play on a swaybar in the bushing.
What are the torc specs ???
Around 40 ft lbs
@@justdoityourself I just winged it. Its tight ! Ran good, both of the bushings were in bad shape. Thanks though !
@@ricardofranco4114 you're welcome! Enjoy quite ride :)
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