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Mifocs71 · 03-15-2009, 19:00

Ok, I have a 02 focus ZTS with 59,000 mi on the odo. The problem is when I drive over bumps or a manhole cover, the car feel like the rear end wants to step out of line. I don't hear any strange noises from the suspension during this though. I do remember when the car was new(owned by my grandmother since new) that the vehicle was in the shop for the same thing, but I don't remember what the dealer did to fix the problem.
Has any one else experienced this problem or something similiar, and what was the fix?? Any help you can provide for this fix is greatly appreciated.
Rob

**jwko** · 03-15-2009, 20:43

The rear could be out of alignment. Have it checked.

Wobbie · 11-16-2009, 09:34

I have one that does the same thing. Had it aligned once already, but the specs may be too broad - for example the shop gets it in spec, but it still drives poorly because of the range allowd by the spec.

It gets real squirelly on ice. I plan to have it looked at by another shop or get rid of it before long.

**360ci** · 11-17-2009, 17:02

And to think rear axle hop was only related to solid axle vehicles! If the shocks are too stiff, you can buy aftermarket to help smooth out the ride. While it's being checked out, make sure the front struts are OK as well. 60K is about the average lifespan for shocks/struts. When you see vehicles floating down the highway with 200K, chances are real good they're running on the original suspension components, and that if they ever had to swerve around someone due to their incompetence at paying attention to traffic, they might not level out and flip or spin the vehicle, especially on wet roads. Just a thought.

dorman68 · 11-20-2009, 06:15

Check your rear trailing arm bushings, I have seen a few of them dry rot.

Fordtech. · 11-28-2009, 10:24

Yep on this age/mileage all rear end bushes need to be checked, also tyre pressures condition etc.