Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2003 1.3 - link rods

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Thu 17 Apr 2008 12:08
2003 1.3 - link rods - tyro
There have been noises coming from the underside of my Ford Ka, particularly when I go over rough bits of road. I mentioned this to someone and he told me it was probably the link rods. (He has not looked at the car though.)

If it is the link rods,

a) how serious a problem is it?
b) how easy is it to sort?
c) if it is not dealt with immediately, will it cause other problems?

{moved from discussion. Year & engine info found via a forum search}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 17/04/2008 at 13:49

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Sat 19 Apr 2008 13:55
2003 1.3 - link rods - bikerider
check for play in the suspension top mounts,common problem on kas
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Sat 19 Apr 2008 14:18
2003 1.3 - link rods - jc2
If you lift the car on its "chassis" and let the front suspension hang,you'll always find "play" in the top mount-some unscrupulous garages will take advantage-must be checked with the sunspension not suspended.
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Sat 19 Apr 2008 14:21
2003 1.3 - link rods - jc2
Link rods are usually connections between suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
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Sun 20 Apr 2008 01:41
2003 1.3 - link rods - bikerider
ok jc2 in reply to your remark "unsrupulous garages will take advantage" why have Ford warranty never rejected a claim for worn top mounts at the Ford dealership i work for?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/04/2008 at 13:34

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Sat 19 Apr 2008 21:27
2003 1.3 - link rods - jc2
If it is the link rods
a) how serious a problem is it?
b) how easy is it to sort?
c) if it is not dealt with immediately will it cause other problems?

a.Minor
b.Half hour to do both sides.
c.No.
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