Wtf Is This Rattle. It Sounds Luke A Mecklenburg Truck Idling.

[a2z]

possible tensioner noise???

[a2z]

REALLY ANNOYED!!!! After having the car at Ford for the last 6 weeks they fixed absolutely nothing!!! I took my ute there so they could fix it and all they could do was scratch their heads and say we can't say what is wrong with it. They asked me what I would like them to do???? I thought they were trained mechanics. Any way I said it is definitely around the gear box so remove the box and have a look. they did remove the box and said they will check the clutch for wear. I also remarked on the fact that alot of the auto's have found to have lose bolts on the fly wheel, but as mine is a manual they said not likely. Well if they had of at least touched the clutch they would of found the problem. But instead they put the gearbox back in and said they cant find the problem. Oh and charged me for the removal and refitting.

WELL I am a self taught mechanic. And this afternoon I found the issue. I thought I would remove the box myself after decided to check my clutch and fly wheel first hand before I go and give anyone else any money. And guess what I found..... 6 lose bolts on my fly wheel. WOW go figure the customer was right. Thank you Ford for letting me be robbed by you then letting me fix my car by myself.

So for the record the cars fitted with manuals can also have the flywheel to crank bolts work their way lose too.

Mine started as what seemed like back lash, and all of a sudden the clunking started.

I'm glad it was something found and can be rectified with no spare parts. except a little lock tight.

[Maggotmouse]

good you found the problem, as a mechanic myself I have just recently left a hyundai dealership and with all the big jobs like that more than likely an aprentice would of worked on your car, but at least you have found the problem

[a2z]

they are exactly what they say they are " Service Department " only capable of routine servicing. I'm just pissed that I had to remove the box myself. after all that is why I sent it to them.

[turbotrana]

I would be seeking my money back from them. Its really pathetic that they took the box out and didn't figure it out. that's why I don't trust anyone for anything and deal with all my own stuff cause dumb phucks just like this just sh-t ya.

Good on ya for sorting it out.

[Maggotmouse]

^^^^^ the reasone why people take there cars too joe blog mechanics and not the dealership.

[bionicxr6t05]

Wow that's shocking, which dealer was that?

[Panda Eyes]

glad it got sorted mate- alot easier to sort than a big end bearing, huh?

[Wingnut]

Another big cross for Ford customer service. Can you get a page or a thread devoted to good and bad service stories? Be interesting to hear some of the stories out there.

[a2z]

All I will say is.... I loved the drive today!!!!