Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - highlander41

Had to jack the car up and put on the space saver spare the other day as the front off side tyre had a puncture.

Jacking was done using the specified jacking point and car on level ground.

Now I have a creaking noise coming from the windshield (appears to be front off side) This is intermittant but very annoying.

Can anyone advise.

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - Peter D

The glass to body bond may have failed and the screen may start leaking. Take it to an RAC glass centre or auto glass and get it checked out as the glass may crack/shatter. You may wish to tell and show your ford dealer the problem as it is under warrantee and they can call in the glass specialists. Regards Peter

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - highlander41

Thanks for the quick reply Peter. I will give the dealer a call. I alway feel even though the car is under warranty and the jacking process was followed exactly as stated in the owners book they try and put the blame back on the owner.

Was thinking of jacking on the other side to see if that took any stress out. What do you think.

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - Andrew-T

Does the sound of the creak suggest what may be creaking against what?

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - gordonbennet

Somehow i doubt its the screen itself, more likely some plastic trim rattling against the class (or another bit of trim) close to the glass, do some prodding pressing and poking whilst someone else drives.

Such noises are the downside of everything being plastic these days, especially with concrete springs and elastic band tyres and minimal insulation between plastic and lightly painted metal.

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - Galaxy

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Edited by Galaxy on 20/12/2015 at 14:38

Focus MK3 (2014) - Windshield Making Creaking Noise - highlander41

Hi Andrew - the noise is very similar to the one you get when you use a glass cutter. It's that sharp cracking sound.

I drove 33 miles home from work yesterday and it didn't make the noise once. Went back out about an hour later.. and there it was again.

Kevin