Hello all Re Focus 1.6LX 15k miles Is it just me not used to this car yet, or can the gearboxes sometimes be a bit clonky. Seem to get a clonk when letting the clutch up during gear changes, this does not happen if I accelerate as if pulling away during changes, or decelerate change gear then accelerate. If I let the clutch up gently during gear changes all is fine. Maybe just me?????
are the wheel nuts tight ? mine does not clunk, I can't think what might clunk in a gear box. They are not particularly amazing gear boxes in general if you ask me... IANAM BTW !
Dovercourt Ford were very helpfull, and they will exchange the car without question. Only problem is they dont have a suitable exchange car yet, I can wait.
Just came across your post. My yr 2000 Focus 1.8 manual has pretty much the same noise as what you've described. It only came about after I had the clutch kit changed - it certainly didn't have the clonking noise before that. Sound comes on during clutch let up during changes,noticeable only in 1st and 2nd, on progressive acceleration. There's no sound when you stand on the gas and work the stick.
I suspect that the mounting of something within the assy may not now be entirely kosher. There's a little bit of judder as you inch along, slipping the clutch slightly (as when adjusting during parking); might be that the renewal didn't align things properly.
The local Ford SC (here in Malaysia) say the sound's coming from a worn steering rack tie-end. Which is rubbish, because I had them changed before the new clutch kit went in.
Doesn't really affect anything in terms of drivability aspects, but it does get a little irritating sometimes. Short of having them drop the box again (and God knows what else they'll get wrong if they manage to rectify things), I've learnt to live with it.
Glad to hear in your case, you're plugging a replacement.
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