Ford Mondeo - rear trailing arms

wgl2014

Maybe consider poly bushing the arms...

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Rear+Trailing+Arm+Bush+/12423.html

I have similar on my car (not a Mondeo) as the standard bushes wear out quickly, these are seen as a one time replacement that should last as long as the car.

AdrianC

wgl2014 wrote: »

I have similar on my car (not a Mondeo) as the standard bushes wear out quickly, these are seen as a one time replacement that should last as long as the car.

My experience of poly bushes is that they, if anything, have a shorter life than decent-quality rubber bushes.

They will also harshen the ride.

wgl2014

That's interesting, I wonder if it depends on where the bushes are? These are quite a common upgrade on the Saab forum I'm on and there are no complaints I've seen of premature wear although there were some cheap polybushes (not powerflex but some unbranded ones at 1/3 the price that would go soft) that were not well received.

I can't say I've noticed any increase in NVH but again I wouldn't want to make any assurances when it's a different make and model.

Probably worth asking on a dedicated Ford site to see what people think who have tried the exact set up.

System

AdrianC wrote: »

The arm was replaced by a Ford dealer last time?

The first arm failing within 35k, though, suggests there may be other contributory factors. Is the car often used heavily loaded, or on unusually poor roads?

This. I had just one that needed doing at 70k but got them both done. Another 63k later and all fine.

Ford dealers now will replace just the bush and not the whole arm. As I recall the price for supply and fit was sub £200 for both sides.

ratrace

owen_money wrote: »

Buy [STRIKE]Ford[/STRIKE] cheap, buy twice

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

Im suprised you have not been shot for this as we are very pro ford on here

Richard53

owen_money wrote: »

Buy [STRIKE]Ford[/STRIKE] cheap, buy twice

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

ratrace wrote: »

Im suprised you have not been shot for this as we are very pro ford on here

Bang


Bearing in mind that everything is built to a price, I reckon Fords have got the balance right. The Mondeo I had was no Aston Martin, but everything worked and continued to work, it was reasonably comfy and went, cornered and stopped pretty well. For its price, I thought it was great value.


As for 'low price', Fords aren't all that cheap these days. Perhaps people are prepared to pay for a product which is well on the good side of adequate, even if it has a bargain basement reputation.

prowla

Richard53 wrote: »

Bang


Bearing in mind that everything is built to a price, I reckon Fords have got the balance right. The Mondeo I had was no Aston Martin, but everything worked and continued to work, it was reasonably comfy and went, cornered and stopped pretty well. For its price, I thought it was great value.


As for 'low price', Fords aren't all that cheap these days. Perhaps people are prepared to pay for a product which is well on the good side of adequate, even if it has a bargain basement reputation.

Vice-versa, Aston Martins are Fords.

AdrianC

prowla wrote: »

Vice-versa, Aston Martins are Fords.

Ford sold Aston in early 2007.