Thanks for the input Bradness. The car has only done 7500km from new and has had a problem with "wandering" over the road at highway speeds. I've tried a four wheel alignment etc, without success- hence the subframe alignments.

I've done the rear with the correct tools and it now seems to hold a straight line better than before. It was interesting as on one side at the rear the alignment tool wouldn't fit into the chassis due to the hole being malformed (is there such a word!!) The chassis, where the hole is, is formed from two pieces of steel welded on top of each other with both having the alignment hole through them. With my car the two holes were offset slightly when welded- hence the tool wouldn't fit. Makes me wonder how it was aligned at the factory......

I've tried the tools in the front subframe and they won't go into the chassis, but I haven't had a close look to see how far it is out. That's next to be done. I might just have to try moving it with the engine mount done up and hope for the best- from the reasearch I've done it just seems to cause a NVH issue, no damage.

I don't like taking it to Ford dealers as they are all useless over here.


David. yr 2000 Mondeo ST24 V6 sedan Mondeo ST24 Information Site