Front End Noise - Turning At Slow Speeds Or During Parking Lot Maneuvers

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Exterior front end noises when turning at slow speeds involve parts which move, rotate or make contact during a partial or full turn. Please note whether the vehicle has column mounted EPAS, steering gear mounted EPAS or adaptive steering.

Possible Source	Action
Springs, shocks, struts and bearings or bushings (most common) Tires Steering gear internal stops (full turn) External steering stops (full turn) Steering tie rods (loose) Loose steering gear mounts or bolts Stabilizer bar links and insulators Integrated front wheel ends (4x4 only) Front control arms and bushings Front halfshaft and bearings (ting or ping metallic noise at slow speeds) (if equipped) Subframe or crossmember condition, mounts or fasteners Engine or transmission mounts	GO to Pinpoint Test AC

Possible Source

Action

Springs, shocks, struts and bearings or bushings (most common)
Tires
Steering gear internal stops (full turn)
External steering stops (full turn)
Steering tie rods (loose)
Loose steering gear mounts or bolts
Stabilizer bar links and insulators
Integrated front wheel ends (4x4 only)
Front control arms and bushings
Front halfshaft and bearings (ting or ping metallic noise at slow speeds) (if equipped)
Subframe or crossmember condition, mounts or fasteners
Engine or transmission mounts

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