Engine Rattle on 2.0 L Focus (UK)

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Eddie - 16 Oct 2004 16:32 GMT

Hi,
I've just bought a 2.0 litre Zetec Estate, petrol, manual, 2 years old
and 32k.
It's still has 12 months warranty so I got a few niggles sorted out at
my local dealer.
One "problem" is an engine rattle at idle, which disappeared when I
pressed the clutch in.
To me this could be a sympton of a worn clutch release bearing.
The dealer says that it's normal and the result of a redesigned
gearbox with more play in the idler system, as the tighter cogs on the
old design wore out quicker!
Does anyone else get this noise or is it BS from the dealer?

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LudeDog - 19 Oct 2004 02:59 GMT

I owned a 2003 SVT that developed the same problem. The dealer told me
that it was the flywheel. They changed the flywheel twice and the problem
was still there. The dealer called the Ford Rep and they decided that they
were going to give me a new car. I had 18,000 miles on the 2003 and eneded
up with a 2004 SVT with 43 miles. They wanted me to pay the $800.00
difference however they ended up waiving the price difference and I had no
out of pocket expense for the new car. Kudos to Ford and Hoffman Ford of
East Hartford CT for standing behind their customers. Don't let the
dealer BS you. My new car has no rattle at all and I experiencing the
same exact problems that you have with my 2003. GOOD LUCK!!!!

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Tim \(Remove NOSPAM. - 19 Oct 2004 17:56 GMT

> Hi,
> I've just bought a 2.0 litre Zetec Estate, petrol, manual, 2 years old
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> old design wore out quicker!
> Does anyone else get this noise or is it BS from the dealer?

BS from dealer! Its either the clutch release bearing as you say or worse,
the dual mass flywheel parting company with itself. *Insist* the dealer
splits the bell housing and inspects the innards.

Tim..

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Mark C. - 22 Jan 2006 22:53 GMT

I did not think the petrol models had a dual mass flywheel(?)

I would say its coming from the gearbox itself. Where r u from in the uk?
im from London/Essex way if u want to listen to my 2.0 with 80k on it if u r
in the area.

Try another dealer too.

MC.

>> Hi,
>> I've just bought a 2.0 litre Zetec Estate, petrol, manual, 2 years old
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>
> Tim..

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