have a vibration noise coming from engine between 1500 & 2000 rpm does it mostly between gear changing. Ford does not know what it is! has anyone or does anyone know what the problem could be?

judi hill, April 2009

Thanks very much for your help.

richard, April 2009

Hi Richard and Judi
I suspect that it is the flywheel at fault - basically its two flywheels connected together with spring steel straps, and when they fail they start to rumble and vibrate and eventually knock quite badly, when replacement is inevitable. I've had these things fail at lower mileages than yours and they are very expensive, especially when it makes sense to change the clutch as well. However, poor engine mounts or even a poor quality replacement exhaust can also cause vibration but I would have expected Mr. Ford to have looked at those. Personally I would see if the problem worsens - certainly it won't go away. Depending on how old your car is, Ford may consider a goodwill payment gesture but I'd doubt it - largely it depends on how much hell you are prepared to raise. Best wishes! John

John, April 2009

yes they said it may be the dual mass flywheel but they are not 100% sure. The vibration happens between 1800-2000rpm mainly more noticable when the car is under load. But it does not always happen. As the car has done 67k they say it is not covered under warranty. They have quoted us about £700 to replace the dual mass flywheel. But say they cannot gaurantee this will cure the problem. So we are looking for advise to confirm there diagnostics. Thanks

richard, April 2009

Out on thrash on motorbike till lunchtime - will be back on then!!

John, April 2009

hi, hang on line please husband back in about 20 mins he knows more about. thanks.

judi hill, April 2009

I wonder if your Ford dealer considered the possibility of the dual mass flywheel starting to fail - its like a rumbling noise between the engine and the gearbox and it gradually gets worse. Worth asking them!

John, April 2009