Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension?

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Sat 28 May 2016 23:00
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - MXH

Hi

I hear what can only be described as a faint 'bobbling' noise connected to the rotation of the wheels. It's only noticeable after 40mph and gets faster or slower depending on speed. The noise is still there if I depress the clutch and turn the engine off to coast to a halt. I think the sound is coming from the front wheels but I can't say for definite.

The car has done 132,000 miles and the tyres are fairly new, so I don't think it's a flat spot on a tyre.

Any thoughts please?

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Sat 28 May 2016 23:28
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - galileo

Wheel bearing?

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Sat 28 May 2016 23:50
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - MXH

Maybe, but I couldn't match the sound on You Tube. I've had the rear wheels checked but not the front.

Edited by MXH on 28/05/2016 at 23:51

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Sun 29 May 2016 00:00
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - bathtub tom

Buckled wheel? Bulge in tyre?

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Sun 29 May 2016 09:41
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - MXH

I'm thinking perhaps too much vibration from road surface?

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Sun 29 May 2016 13:42
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - John F

Possibly a brake disc so old the expanding rust is catching on something?

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Sun 29 May 2016 09:58
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - Cyd

As the tyres are fairly new, switch front to back and see if there is any change. If not, it's not the tyres. Don't forget to switch the tyres with the better tread back to the rear afterwards.

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Sun 29 May 2016 17:20
Ford Focus Saloon 2004 5 door - Noise from suspension? - MXH

Thanks for your replies

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