Hi all
>
> Two weeks ago I became the now notsoproud owner of a 2015 Focus
> estate 1.5 ecoboost (petrol), to replace my 2009 Ford Focus
> estate 1.8 diesel.
>
> Although I am generally very happy with the purchase, I have
> noticed an unwanted noise very occasionally when setting off,
> particularly when starting on an upward incline.
>
> The noise is something like a mechanical hoot, that's the best way
> I can describe it. One problem is that it is so intermittent
> that it will be difficult to demonstrate to the dealer wot sold
> it to me. It certainly occurs as power is transferred through
> the operation of the clutch.
>
> My understanding of clutch mechanisms dates back to in line
> engines with spring plates, release bearings and friction disks.
> The technology has probably changed completely since
> then.
>
> The noise I have heard did not sound like the old clutch slip of
> yore which I remember as more of a screech.
>
> Can anyone suggest the likely cause of this please?
>
> I am very distrusting of garages (rightly or wrongly) so would
> like to go with a list of possibilities that I can specifically
> quiz them on when they claim to have "investigated" the
> issue.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Phil
Might be worth videoing it to show to the garage?
Chris