Hi,
Tried a search as I am sure I have seen this before, but couldn't find the post.
I have a rattle that is either coming from the steering column or behind the clock pod on the drivers side of the car. This is not a continuous rattle but only when you go over bumps.
Sure this was seen in the early days and was cables, but can't remember which ones.
Car done 14,000 miles and here are some things to watch:
Wheels - oxidisation on two after the snow, no kurb damage so my dealer is talking to Ford.
GearLever Gaitor - Has a hole in it where it has been used and has creased, new one in the dealer waiting to be fitted.
Fuel - leaks through the vent pipe when refuelling and has done from day1, dealer has tried 4 times to fix and it still does it no matter how much fuel you put in - even if you only half fill.
Door seals creak - new seals fitted and they do the same, found that Audi/BMW's also do this and have bought some GummiPflege stuff to cure this, will have a go at the weekend.
Carpet wear - under clutch pedal, also doesn't fit in footwell but after all the other posts about refitting carpets will leave well alone - rubber mats are so good anyway.
Seat catch Squeak - posted that this goes away with silicon spray, it does for ages but needs to be redone after about 8months - the mouse is back!!
Fan Belt - Mine is noisey and a replacement has arrived
apart from that, cracking car if I am honest when compared to all the 'hot' hatches I had as well as 3series the boredom factor hasn't set in and I plan on keeping this one for a while.
Tried a search as I am sure I have seen this before, but couldn't find the post.
I have a rattle that is either coming from the steering column or behind the clock pod on the drivers side of the car. This is not a continuous rattle but only when you go over bumps.
Sure this was seen in the early days and was cables, but can't remember which ones.
Car done 14,000 miles and here are some things to watch:
Wheels - oxidisation on two after the snow, no kurb damage so my dealer is talking to Ford.
GearLever Gaitor - Has a hole in it where it has been used and has creased, new one in the dealer waiting to be fitted.
Fuel - leaks through the vent pipe when refuelling and has done from day1, dealer has tried 4 times to fix and it still does it no matter how much fuel you put in - even if you only half fill.
Door seals creak - new seals fitted and they do the same, found that Audi/BMW's also do this and have bought some GummiPflege stuff to cure this, will have a go at the weekend.
Carpet wear - under clutch pedal, also doesn't fit in footwell but after all the other posts about refitting carpets will leave well alone - rubber mats are so good anyway.
Seat catch Squeak - posted that this goes away with silicon spray, it does for ages but needs to be redone after about 8months - the mouse is back!!
Fan Belt - Mine is noisey and a replacement has arrived
apart from that, cracking car if I am honest when compared to all the 'hot' hatches I had as well as 3series the boredom factor hasn't set in and I plan on keeping this one for a while.