{"id":8743,"date":"2022-08-08T13:18:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T13:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=8743"},"modified":"2022-09-10T00:05:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T00:05:59","slug":"ford-focus-engine-vibration-symptoms-fix-diy-2000-2004-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/ford-focus-engine-vibration-symptoms-fix-diy-2000-2004-models.html","title":{"rendered":"Ford Focus Engine Vibration Symptoms & Fix DIY 2000-2004 Models."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My 2003 Ford Focus 2.0L hatchback is starting to show its age. It has been a very reliable car but lately, there have been a few issues that I have had to get repaired. The latest problem is excessive vibration at idle and low speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short version is that I had to replace the 3 engine vibration mounts. This is an easy job that anyone can do with a car jack and a socket set. We will go over this procedure and how to diagnose the vehicle vibration issue if it is coming from the engine, a misfire, a suspension problem, steering, or the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Focus engine mount symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Example of a Ford Focus 2002 front right engine mount that has worn out causing vibration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Ford Focus 2000-2004 model engines sit on 3 rubber mounts that dampen the vibrations of the engine to the vehicle frame. These rubber mounts also allow the engine to rock slightly forward and backward depending on the load and drive gear selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ford focus engine rubber mounts tend to wear out after 120,000 miles and will cause excessive engine noise and vibrations. This is dependent on driving conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people tend to only replace the 2 engine mounts that are easy to reach from the top of the engine bay. The bottom one that needs access from underneath the car tends to get forgotten about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Focus vibration at idle.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If water bottle water is splashing around the engine vibration at idle is bad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your Ford Focus has excessive vibration at idle, it is most probable the engine mounts have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to replace all 3 of the engine mounts even if some of them look ok. There should be very little vibration in the cabin of the Ford Focus. A good trick is to place a 3\/4 full bottle of water in the center console cup holder. Start the car and if the water is splashing all around the engine vibration at idle is bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rough engine idle can also be confused as a vibration problem. Check out this post on how to fix a Ford Focus rough idle.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Focus vibration at acceleration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I have found that if your Ford Focus has vibration at acceleration you most probably have a worn-out rear engine torque strut. This is the bottom-most engine mount adaptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that has worn out I would replace both the left and right engine mounts as well as these usually only last around 200,000km or 124,274 miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Focus vibration at high speeds.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your Ford Focus has a vibration at high speeds it could be a number of issues. If the vibration is coming through the steering wheel then it could be a steering, brakes, suspension, unbalanced wheels, or tire wear issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worn or warped disc breaks can cause vibration at high speeds as the brake pads engage with the rotors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive heat coming from one of the disc brakes will require further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all the above have checked out ok then the high-speed vibration will be worn engine mounts. You should also feel the vibration at lower speeds. As the mounts wear out over time often drivers get used to the ever-increasing vibration and cabin noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Focus vibration at low speed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vibrations at low speed under 20 miles per hour indicate worn motor mounts. As the car engine speed and revs speed up the vibration harmonics will change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will be able to feel the vibration in the cabin of your car with worn engine mounts. The plastic dash will vibrate and rattle and if you have any coins in the tray they will make a lot of noise rattling around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to replace the engine mounts in a 2003 Ford Focus.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You will need the following tools to replace the Ford Focus engine mounts in a 2000 – 2004 vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n