99 Focus knocking sound from suspension

[martyc]

Hi...have a 99 focus saloon Ghia that gives off this knocking sound from the front suspension when ever you go over a bump or speed ramp(particularly if its a series of small bumps that loads and unloads the springs left to right)...it seems as if the noise actually happens on the unloading of the suspension rather than when u hit the bump.
Recently had the car NCT'd (MOT'd) and it passed no probs...anyone any ideas...its more annoying than anything else.(its been this way a year and a half...which is when i bought it)
Cheers,
Marty

 

[Softus]

Just check all the bushes, including the anti-roll bar ones.

 

[InTheBeginning2007]

Broken spring, worn bushes, or knackered damper could all cause this. How many miles has it done?

 

[martyc]

Cheers...its done 80K...doubt its broken spring to be honest im pretty sure id know if that was the case.
Ill post what it is/was when i get a chance to go under it(havent even looked yet!!).

 

[RICelectric]

is somethign loose under the car possibly an exhaust bracket fallen off.

 

[martyc]

I havent been under it at all!!
It could be an exhaust bracket but im pretty sure its more to do with suspension/linkage as its when the preload on the suspension is relaxed i hear the knocking.

 

[RICelectric]

I can't think of anything else off the top of my head, everytign else has been suggested.