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The front suspension has no major problems or design flaws.
2000-2001 models were recalled for the a problem with the
ball joint stud pinch bolt. Also, Ford issued two TSBs on
inspecting the front suspension and re-torquing of the
components. It has been reported that the bushings in the
control arms are starting to degrade to the point where they
are causing alignment and noise problems.

Also check the SAI and other diagnostic angles. It has been
reported that the steering arm on the knuckle can bend
causing shuddering and excessive tire squeal at parking
speeds.

In 2000, the Focus set the aftermarket buzzing with the lack of
factory adjustment built-in to the front suspension (see chart).
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camber and caster.
But, also keep in mind that the front cradle can be shifted to
alter and optimize camber and caster.

Rear Suspension
The rear independent multi-link rear suspension, marketed as Control Blade suspension, combines the packaging
of a trailing arm, with the geometry of a double wishbone suspension at considerably lower cost. Control Blade
uses a wide pressed steel trailing arm with hub carrier that takes the place of two longitudinal locating rods. The
long rear lateral arm controls toe, a pair of shorter front lateral arms, vertically above each other, control the
camber, and the Control Blade reacts to brake and traction loads.

Ford advises that final torquing of the rear suspension components should be carried out with the suspension
loaded. This eliminates an expensive cast knuckle while lowering production costs. But, one of the first recalls
was for the bolts that secure the wheel bearing hub unit to the control arm.
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