Symptom Chart
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.
| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
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| Drift left or right | Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | CHECK for abnormal loading, spring sag or non-standard springs. |
| Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | CHECK the steering system. | |
| Brake system. | CHECK the brake system. Refer to: Brake System . | |
| Incorrect wheel alignment. | ADJUST the wheel alignment. | |
| Incorrect front crossmember alignment. | Using the Special Tool 205-870 and 205-870-01, CHECK the front crossmember alignment. Refer to: Front Subframe . | |
| Worn front wheel bearings. | CHECK the wheel bearings. Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub . | |
| Worn rear wheel bearings (If equipped). | CHECK the wheel bearings. | |
| Wheels and tires. | GO to Pinpoint Test A | |
| Steering wheel off-center | Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | CHECK for abnormal loading, spring sag or non-standard springs. |
| Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | CHECK the steering system. | |
| Suspension lower/upper arm ball joint. | CARRY OUT the Ball Joint Inspection component test in this procedure. | |
| Incorrect wheel alignment. | ADJUST the wheel alignment. | |
| Tracks incorrectly | Incorrect front suspension toe, castor or camber angles. | CHECK the wheel alignment. INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
| Incorrect rear suspension toe or camber angles. | CHECK the wheel alignment. INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
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| Front or rear suspension damage. | INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. | |
| Rough ride | Front strut and spring assemblies. | CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly . |
| Front stabilizer bar, connecting links or bushings. | CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing (Removal and Installation), Front Stabilizer Bar (Removal and Installation). | |
| Rear stabilizer bar, connecting links or bushings. | CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushing (Removal and Installation),Rear Stabilizer Bar (Removal and Installation). | |
| Front suspension lower arm bushings. | INSTALL a new lower arm. Refer to: Lower Arm . | |
| Rear suspension lower arm bushings. | INSTALL a new lower arm. | |
| Rear suspension upper arm bushings. | INSTALL a new upper arm. Refer to: Upper Arm . | |
| Rear suspension bushings. | CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. | |
| Rear shock absorbers. | CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber . |
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| Excessive noise | Front strut and spring assembly or rear shock absorber and spring upper mounting bolts or nuts loose or broken. | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Shock absorbers leaking | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Shock absorber performance incorrect | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Stabilizer bar components | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Strut and spring assembly and springs | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Springs moving on spring upper or lower seats | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Suspension bushings | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Lower arm ball joint | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Upper arm ball joint | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Worn front wheel bearings | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Worn rear wheel bearings | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Wheels and tires | GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| Incorrect tire wear | Front or rear suspension damage. | CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
| Incorrect wheel alignment. | ADJUST the wheel alignment. | |
| Vibration | Damaged or worn front wheel bearings. | CHECK the front wheel bearings. |
| Damaged or worn rear wheel bearings. | CHECK the rear wheel bearings. | |
| Wheels and tires. | CHECK the tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new tires as necessary. | |
| Incorrect wheel alignment. | ADJUST the wheel alignment. | |
| Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | CHECK the steering system. | |
| Front strut and spring assemblies. | CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly . |
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| Damaged front suspension lower arm(s). | INSTALL a new lower arm(s). Refer to: Lower Arm . | |
| Damaged rear suspension lower arm(s). | INSTALL a new lower arm(s). | |
| Damaged rear suspension upper arm(s). | INSTALL a new upper arm(s). Refer to: Upper Arm . | |