Help!!
I'm new to this group but would like to put forward my problem if I may?
I bought a new 2003 Ford Fiesta 16v in December 2003. Since day one I have noticed both a very annoying and noisey rattle come from the engine. After many trips to my local ford dealer I have been told that this is a known issue with ford and is commonally known as 'Gear Thrash'in the trade. That is vibration is being transmitted from the gears as they go round, through the car. Now ford say various customers have experienced various levels of problems with this issue e.g: Noise levels etc, but say it is an acceptable problem. So amongst other problems with the car !! What I would be intrested to know is, if anyone else ? Has had any issues or heard of any like the one I have describe above!! Sorry to waffle on. Thanks for your time.
Paul.