Ford Focus 04: Noise when moving off

Yeah...thrust bearing would be my first bet followed by input shaft bearing if you're unlucky.

Ford won't be interested anyway as a clutch is a consumable.

But I'd have a go at them, given that the problem was reported before it was out of warranty.

Rob Graham

Clutches are consumables the same as brake pads and filters.

Engine mount - flexible exhaust section?

Release bearing isn't though, as it's part of a concentric slave cylinder on Focuses from what I remember.

Counsumables yes, but that does not mean they are never covered under warranty. You have to seperate failure due to wear from faiure due to defect When it's clear the failure is due to defect, consumables can be replaced/repaired under warranty. Case in point..I had FORD replace brake pads and rotor under warranty when a pad prematurely broke off causing the rotor to be gouged beyond resurfacing. They replaced the pads and rotor and labor was included.

Regards,

Frank

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Pls forgive my ignorance - if it's the thrust bearing does that mean a new clutch, or is it separate? (I did a quick google but couldn't quite work it out).

Thanks,

Michael

the thrust bearing is a seperate bit to the clutch itself, but it is the same work to get at, if it is the type with a thrust bearing built onto the release cylinder (sounds like it is) then it is an expensive part (about a

I would be surprised if it was the thrust bearing from your description. my first query would be the clutch center plate cushion drive and (if it has one) the dual mass flywheel

To answer the DMF question... is the car a petrol or a diesel, and what engine size is it?