A knocking or clunking noise when turning on a 2011 Ford Fiesta

2011Ford Fiesta steering shaft replacement

[@petegangies]

Thanks for the video. I removed and greased mine today and the knock is totally gone. Amazing. Replacement part in Australia was $833 from Ford so I'm glad all it took was 30mins and some grease! This video was a massive help.

[@jjjaaa888]

Australia, what a rort!

[@rdvancoban5230]

$833?? whaaat? the car itself costs 2.5 - 3K eur.. max that part should cost is 150 $

[@Harryd06]

haha lol i sprayed a load of lithium grase seemed to work for a week but slowly came back slightly

[@petegangies]

@@Harryd06 needs proper thick grease. Lithium grease spray will only lightly coat it. You need to pull it out and grease the actual spindle.

[@pauldemers6623]

Thanks Charles for making this video! It allowed me to diagnosis my mother's steering shaft problem in minutes and order the correct $138 replacement part using 2 day shipping (backlogged a week at most part stores). The local Ford dealership wanted to charge $650 for the repair but an independent local mechanic did the job for $93. Really appreciate your help getting the car back on the road.

[@fr3ddycraft]

Ide like to say, this has helped me with a fiesta blower motor repair! 🤣 thanks man!

[@jcontradiction]

You just saved me $$$. My Honda Odyssey was making a clunking noise in low speed/parked when turning the wheel for several years. I thought it was somewhere in suspension/cv axle. After watching this video I went to my car and verified the noise was coming from the steering shaft. I got rid of the noise by extending the telescopic steering column. I will probably either grease the joint or replace it later.

[@cjared100]

Glad it helped you

[@xx_gachauwuz_xxo5402]

@@cjared100 hey bud I was wondering where did get that part, cuz I have 2012 Ford Fiesta se and called few atuo stores and they didn't have thx for the info

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@xx_gachauwuz_xxo5402 where did you find it? i'm having same issue

[@dylanberryman2724]

Hey mate you are a legend had a fiesta in today with the same problem at work today and don’t know much about this because I’m a truck mechanic swapped that arm out and fixed it cheers keep up the good work

[@TheLawlbreaker]

Thanks for posting this! I tried disassembling ours to clean and re-lube the factory shaft but the clamps on the splines were going to require *significant* force to separate them from the spline shafts (zero chance I'd get them off using just my hands). I'd read some vague warnings about the steering wheel placement and was concerned I'd lose alignment during difficult disassembly. Your closeups of the master splines are very helpful in helping me understand how things should disassemble/reassemble, so I'm going to tackle this project again.

[@WiztalkScience]

I own a fiesta having the exact same issue this Is the exact video I'm looking for and thanks a ton for posting this 👏👏👏

[@moodyhound8695]

update me when you fix please i’m having the same problem

[@HazemElsawy]

Thanks Charles, nice job!

[@AndresGarcia-lo4yr]

I have 2013 with 105k. Same issue. Just finish fixing mines. Took about 1.5hrs. The shaft on mines just had 2 regular 10mm. Make sure to turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn to the right (passenger side) The ford logo should be facing the passenger door, this will allow you to access the top bolt. Make sure you lock the steering column before removing the bolts. I used a rope. After removing bolts remove the bottom of the shaft first. then top. (TIP: mark the top of the shaft before removing. this will allow you to align it properly later.) I used PB blaster to clean free the cv joints. Move it back and forth until it's moving smoothly. Grab a rag and clean all the old grease. Apply new grease. I used brake caliper grease on mines, it withstands up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. (Autozone) Go heavy on the grease. Clean excess and put back together. Thank You!!!!

[@unclefreddieDied]

has this fix last a long time?

[@loriscapirossi5125]

Perfect instructions, thank you!

[@AlanCooney]

Hi Charles, YES this is a common fault on Fiesta Mk7. I have had thousands of views to my KZbin video I uploaded 5 years ago. The swivel bearing joints just seem to be dry - and that's the problem! I suspect the grease (if any) gets dried up by the heat generated from the adjacent Electric Power Steering motor. Such a pity, because these are a great little car.

[@abdouzx919]

Can i have the link of your video

[@carloshoracio7664]

No entendí una merd lo que dijiste, pero igual fue muy ilustrativo y me ayudó a disipar dudas , saludos desde Argentina y muchas tenkius (o como se escriba)😅😅😅

[@leandrovallejo6373]

un argentino iba a haber!! jajaja pudiste solucionar el problema? yo estoy viendo de reemplazar la pieza, vibra el volante y hace un ruido que sospecho que es esa pieza para cambiar!

[@johngraham6506]

Great video. I had assumed it was my steering rack that was bad. Is there a way to confirm that the noise is coming from the steering shaft? Steering rack? or tie rods? I can tell if tie rod, but is there an easy way to tell the difference between steering rack and steering shaft? Thank you!

[@Subjohny]

Thank you! I actually thought it is inner tie rods, cause I just changed outer tie rods and noise remain same!

[@chiefordnance]

My 2021 Explorer needs 1, crazy 🤪

[@TheHighrider3]

Hello, I am having a very similar sound on my 2015 fusion except the clunking is not continuous. Just one clunk with each direction change. It sounds like it is where the shaft goes through the firewall. It is not as obvious from underneath the car. Any ideas?

[@iamasmurf1122]

So you know , FORD sent these cars out and failed to grease the spline where the shaft joins the rack , their fix is to unbolt carefully slide the shaft up and grease i would use high quality grease . You do not have to replace this drive shaft it was a factory oversight that causes this

[@tomislavjagarcec5098]

Tnx for great video. I did not understand is this problem just in annoying sound or it can lead to some major safety issue? Can you drive like this or you must fix this assap?

[@artisanvideography]

I would love to know the answer to this question also.

[@mikeflowers4437]

So i followed tour video. Thank you. Very helpful. But when i was done my steering wheel is crooked. Can you tell me how to straighten the steering wheel

[@josephdavis38]

Depends on how far off the steering wheel is, but you should take it in for an alignment. They can align it through the tie rod ends to get the steering wheel straight again.

[@ilbutti6796]

Hi, I have the same problem. Is it dangerous if I leave it noisy? Would it damage in long-time something?

[@johnnymilad]

Did you greased the new steering shaft before you put it ? Thanks

[@jacobvhs]

I assume I should be able to lift one of the joints easily like in the video? Cause I’ve tried to remove the column but I can’t lift it more than half of an inch and therefore remove it. Seems like it’s blocked or something?

[@sohailtariq409]

Did you figured it out yet? Im also gonna work on mine tomorrow .

[@jacobvhs]

@@sohailtariq409 Yup, and I’m dumb 😅 Screws must be unscrewed entirely from each end because they also lock element in place. After that I removed column instantly.

[@AuteraAutomotive-gv5bg]

In the uk do you have to turn the steering wheel the opposite way ?

[@hamidmaghrabi2325]

Thanks

[@AndresGarcia-lo4yr]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@DirceuCorsetti]

I tried removing it and greasing the splines and joint on the shaft to no avail. Just waiting for the new part on the mail. Have you regreased the new part as well?

[@davidbloomberg9494]

Cmon....show the underneath shots !!! The point of these videos is to help others who might need to attempt this.....

[@steveo2009100]

Hi what grease do u recommend please ?

[@davektowner]

Well this hasnt gone so well for me... I've taken off the bottom end that connects to the the steering rack needed some prying as it was tight on there....greased up the telescopic section, absolutely no play at all.. but how the F do I get the UJ back on the steer rack... I have nothing to pry back against to press it back on the shaft. Any top tips? At the mo I have a car with no steering

[@JC-sz1uo]

Did you ever solve this? Going through this exact problem right now

[@markturner-smith5309]

I'm UK based have just got hold of a MK7 2012 Ford Fiesta S1600 (a special 132bhp version of Zetec S for UK market). My S1600 is 73000 miles on the clock not making such noises was wondering if might happen or was this just a specific oversight by Ford not greasing the spline shaft during certain production period (09-2011) or all MK7 fiesta's affected eventually?

[@falsehood3314]

Thanks i might have to replace one this week, i bet this is manufacture fault, they might sell it cheap ?

[@PianoNotesGM]

@charlesjared Hello. Can you please help me to find this part to buy for ma fiesta 2010. Maybe you can send me a link or something like that. Thank you so much.

[@matthewwalmsley3473]

Hi I have that problem I brought a new one from Ford got somebody to do it for me but it’s not the same as on my car any ideas thanks

[@Grindhousewatch2007]

Always replace the 2 screws. New Version, both have now 10mm Head.

[@jscott6750]

Maybe lock the steering first?

[@josemartinez5802]

How much does cost the part

[@tgsgaming839]

But what does it sound like

[@omromr5781]

Thax for u 🙏

[@oswinb3415]

Hey Charles, that was a nice video and good explanation! However, I could see that the shat was not replaced, instead you used the same shaft greased with sticker removed. I could see that the shaft you showed was a solid/mono but at the end of the video after the replacement the shaft was still the same as old and not like the new one. Is it because greasing solved the issue or may be because the new shaft was not as per the design considering the safety? Thanks

[@steved8714]

You didn’t see that… it is a new shaft installed.

[@unclefreddieDied]

the new shaft was probably fully collapsed looking as if it were solid??

[@Subjohny]

I consider to buy MOOG! Usually they exceed manufacturing reliability!

[@badrijan9704]

Do you hear any noises now?

[@vkrgfan]

I’m afraid I have this exact problem on my first fusion.

[@TheSaulin101]

Some problem with my ford edge

[@martintehan1011]

Any body know the torque setting for the 2 nuts involved in NM THANKS

[@offbeatwarble]

Steering column shaft: Upper clamp bolt 32nm Lower clamp bolt 34nm Use new fasteners as they are stretch bolts

[@avatheavydog7053]

Strut mount bearing

[@RBZ06LT6]

Nope it wasnt

[@Forevergod17]

Thanks for some of the comments that helped me fix it. It's unnecessary to replace the column. Turn the steering wheel until you can see the bolt at the bottom. Take the key out and lock it. Undo the bolt and slide it up. Grease the spline with CV grease or heat resistant grease. I put a ton of grease on. Put it back in place and tightened the bolt again. The noise is gone! Apparently it's common with these fiestas. Was a pain in the ass kind of knock.

[@Edward.E.]

Did you take the whole steering shaft out? What I mean is taking the white column apart from the whole thing. Because I couldn't, therefore I couldn't grease the top part of it, and then the problem stayed. Mine is Mazda 2 2012 by the way, not the exact same car but they share a lot of manufacture parts.

[@davidsimpson2550]

@@Edward.E. This is a bit late for you. One time I unbolted the bottom of the shaft and cleaned it up and regreased the splines with red rubber grease. The noise went away for weeks but then it came back. The next time I fully removed the shaft and cleaned it for AGES with a rag and brake cleaner whilst working the shaft in and out. I then worked red rubber grease into the spines and worked the shaft in and out for AGES. You really cannot grease it enough, the more the better. This time it was a permanent fix. Just remember to remove the key and lock off the steering wheel first. Don't put the key back in until you have finished.

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@Edward.E. how did yours turn out? i have a 2011 mazda2 and can't find the part for it..

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@davidsimpson2550 thank you so much for posting! gonna try it soon

[@AuteraAutomotive-gv5bg]

@@davidsimpson2550Hi I have replaced my steering shaft on a fiesta 2009 however after competing the job I have noticed the steering wheel is off by about 90 degrees can anyone help how can I fix this issue

[@woody1815]

I bought one of these for my ford fiesta " it came with an Alan key" what is that for 😐

[@chiefordnance]

My 2021 Explorer needs 1, crazy 🤪

[@hmsbratx]

Thanks for the video....I was about to remove the rack and pinion, we have the same noise. Appreciated

[@unclefreddieDied]

how did it turn out?

[@HakanYorulmaz-i4e]

Merci 🙏

[@achyutjoshi7479]

How much is this column

[@kennethsindre]

Thanks, - hopefully this will help me during the "stearing-operation" for my Ford Fiesta.

[@saucehot12]

I think that you had put some grease on it instead changing the column

[@cjared100]

Did you mean put some grease on it? Yes that could be a temporary fix if i was going to sell the car or it was the mother-in-laws car LOL

[@saucehot12]

Charles Jared hahahahah

[@wellwh0]

Charles Jared It wouldn’t fix even temporary. Tried it. Seems like it’s common fault of Fiesta mk7.

[@cjared100]

wellwh0 yes it is. That’s why Ford had it in stock

[@markharris8929]

There’s a TSB from Ford to grease them.

[@chiefordnance]

My 2021 Explorer needs 1, crazy 🤪

[@groutness9052]

My peugeot 3008 clunk from there can feel it and here it ?

[@javidragon6580]

Hola buenas!!, para el que tenga el mismo problema yo hice tal cual el video y lo pude solucionar, era esa pieza!!!gracias al señor este, pongan subtitulos y sigan los pasos y listo!!

[@wilsonjavier47]

Hola amigo, yo tengo un ruido pero no se si sea este el caso, se presenta cuando uno está en ñas mañanas en tu garsge y vas a salir, (de reversa mi caso) y le das un pequeño giro rápido y suena tac, en mi caso solo es de un lado, tac, es mínimo pero ya es irritable, no se si engrasando la pieza puede arreglarse o hay que cambiar, no se si ese sea el caso o sea algo más de la dirección, gracias.

[@glenwigzell5425]

You only need to remove the shaft and wiggle the joint across it's range to redistribute the grease. Failing that, replace it.

[@CCCC-mk4sq]

Thank you for the sharing of the tutorial! It is difficult to lose the upper side! (no space) Have you any better idea to do it easily?

[@naturalvibes9840]

I have the same problem

[@DaveSCameron]

Adverts tho!?

[@Hazzer861]

Thanks for the video. Is there still no more clunking noise since you installed? Also, can you share where you bought the part from please? Thanks!

[@cjared100]

Yes still no noise. i bought at the Ford dealership in my town

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@cjared100 awesome video! is it same part for 2011 mazda2? i can't find it anywhere

[@fahmidchowdhury1871]

Hey Charles, thanks for the video. I’m getting the same noise on my fiesta when doing the same turns and the mechanics are saying it’s the Rack and Pinion. How much did the part cost from Ford when you got it?

[@iamasmurf1122]

That spline he is showing you , FORD failed to grease them up when leaving factory , all you need to do is carefully remove where it joins steering rack slide it up grease it and carefully slide back shaft onto steering rack , do ut carefully because you can damage the splines on that shaft . Do not listen to this video it is lies

[@AndresGarcia-lo4yr]

@@iamasmurf1122 You my friend are right. Thank you. I took mines about clean it and applied new grease. Clunking Noise is gone.

[@johnnymilad]

What the best kind of grease please ?