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VIBRATION!

My daughter has a 2000 Ford Focus Automatic with about 50k miles on it.

When it is cold, there is a relatively loud vibration when it is in Park, Reverse, to a lesser degree Neutral, but it goes away when in Drive. Once the vehicle warms up, nothing in any "gear".

I have checked the tranny fluid, and that's apparently not the issue.

Any ideas?

by: raybark 07/03/2009 10:09:05 AM
Re: VIBRATION!
OK, After doing more digging, I hear "engine mounts" pretty clearly. Any other suggestions?
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by: Caddyman 07/03/2009 11:07:18 AM
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Re: Re: VIBRATION!
Which is it? "Noise" or "Vibration" ...You FEEL vibration. You HEAR noise...If you hear it more than feel it, check for loose heat shields on the exhaust system..
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by: raybark 07/03/2009 11:17:46 AM
Re: Re: Re: VIBRATION!
It's a combination of both, but maybe more noise than vibration. I wouldn't think that a heat shield would create that level of vibration, but I'll be sure to check it. Thanks!
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