Focus station wagon - knocking and hatch problem

2002 FORD FOCUS
170,000 MILES
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KIWI843
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when cornering and going over bumps there's a severe knocking and creaking noise from the passenger side floor area. also the hatch will no longer stay open.
Jul 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The suspension system has a fault. Most probably worn bushes or linkages.

Hatch support is weak and has to be replaced to rectify.
Jul 30, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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