Ford Focus Dual Mass Flywheel

sticksman · 07-09-2015 08:11PM #1

I have recently purchased a 09 1.8 TDci Focus. In the past couple of days, I have noticed a bit more vibration than usual when stopped at traffic lights and a slight sound coming from the engine bay, a whirring sort of noise (when clutch is not engaged and car is stopped).

I said this to a mechanic and he said it could possibly be an issue with the flywheel. Has anybody else has symptoms similar to this or what else should I look out for if I have problems with the flywheel? Car is under warranty for 6 months anyway but just looking for some general feedback from other owners. I've heard it can be a common problem with Mark II Focus'

5W30 · 07-09-2015 08:12PM

Are you sure the whirring noise is not from the electric power steering?

When you switch the engine off you should hear that sound for a couple of seconds.

sticksman · 07-09-2015 08:21PM

5W30 wrote: »

Are you sure the whirring noise is not from the electric power steering?

When you switch the engine off you should hear that sound for a couple of seconds.

Maybe whirring is the wrong word, more of a slight rattling sound I guess. There is also a slight chug when starting the car. There are no sounds from anywhere after the engine is switched off. The car is taking a second longer to start than what it should also, which I also heard could be related to the flywheel.

George Dalton · 07-09-2015 08:23PM

Sounds like the flywheel alright. The 1.8 engine in your Focus is particularly hard on the DMF.

christy02 · 08-09-2015 11:08PM

Doubt warranty would cover dmf. Classed as a wear part these days.

Ford Focus Dual Mass Flywheel

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