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you can buy the ends themselves but on my mondeo with the same fault it was wear in the rack itself caused by play in the end wearing the rack body out
make sure you are sitting down when they quote you the replacement
Hi-got the same problem, was advised track rod ends, due to play in wheels, but still got same issue, if I move steering wheel left and right there is a knocking noise, can only describe coming from the middle by the gators!
these r what you need not the track rod end,these are the one i bought http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-98-04-INNER-TIE-ROD-STEERING-RACK-END-X-2-/390189423374?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& hash=item5ad91a1b0e
no just said play in steering rack but there comomn mot faiure just take the rubber boot off then you will see the knuckle hold the hub and and turn it left and right and you will see the play