Excessive wear on suspension bushes towing

traore replied on 01/07/2021 23:46

traore

Posted on 01/07/2021 23:46

I use my Ford SMax for towing a 1500 kg Caravan. It has just failed the Mot on worn rear trailing arm bushes. When I removed them they just fell apart. I am wondering whether this a consequence of the extra stress on the bushes caused by towing. Have other people experienced this.

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mylo replied on 02/07/2021 20:06

mylo

Posted on 02/07/2021 20:06

Hi s max and mondeo rear arm bushes needing to be replaced is common .how old is the car and has it done lots of miles . Remember to get 4wheel alignment done when you have fitted new bushes or arms both are adjustable

DavidKlyne replied on 02/07/2021 20:58

DavidKlyne

Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire

Posted on 02/07/2021 20:58

I seem to recall I had the same problem many years ago with a Mark 4 Cortina. Not a problem I subsequently suffered with Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan or Kia all of which covered far more towing miles than the Ford!!!

David

EmilysDad replied on 02/07/2021 21:37

EmilysDad

Caravanner

Posted on 02/07/2021 20:58 by DavidKlyne

I seem to recall I had the same problem many years ago with a Mark 4 Cortina. Not a problem I subsequently suffered with Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan or Kia all of which covered far more towing miles than the Ford!!!

David

Posted on 02/07/2021 21:37

things have generally moved on a bit since the days of a live rear axle of a MK3/4/5 Cortina .... at least it was RWD though 🙄 Front had voided bushes which failed in no time and were a right pain to replace

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