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After replacing a IMRC Control Solenoid on my mums car and starting it, I noticed it was shaking a at idle.
But I assumed this was because the ECU had to start relearning the best way to idle since the IMRC solenoid was bad(a long time mind you)
But since it was still doing it after the next day, I decided to pull the battery for 5minutes to let the ECU reset and while this was happening I was going over the area I worked and found no problems but i did notice staining below the driver side upper engine mount.I assume this means the mount has collapsed and released the oil inside as you can press the top center with ease.
Car is a Ford Focus LV 2010 with the Zetec HE 2.0 Petrol engine
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YES. The Ford Focus is well known for engine/transmission mount failure. While they may appear to be in good nick, they can be the cause of many vibration issues. In my opinion, you should not only replace the pictured mount but also replace the other two mounts. One is located on the back of the transmission underneath. The other is below the air filter box on the driver’s (American) side. You will need a hydraulic jack and a block of wood to support the engine while you replace them. Takes about an hour or two. Furthermore, I’ve read many a blog with complaints about aftermarket mounts failing in the short term and strongly recommending genuine Ford mounts.
No where can I find where the ford mount is oil filled.
It appears to be a rubber to metal mount.
So unless you see signs of the rubber separating or tearing it should be fine.As to the fluid..
Check around the area for anything that may be leaking. IE.. power steering, valve cover etc.[quote=”Tods213″ post=191575]YES. The Ford Focus is well known for engine/transmission mount failure. While they may appear to be in good nick, they can be the cause of many vibration issues. In my opinion, you should not only replace the pictured mount but also replace the other two mounts. One is located on the back of the transmission underneath. The other is below the air filter box on the driver’s (American) side. You will need a hydraulic jack and a block of wood to support the engine while you replace them. Takes about an hour or two. Furthermore, I’ve read many a blog with complaints about aftermarket mounts failing in the short term and strongly recommending genuine Ford mounts.[/quote]
Genuine is $300 or so for the the top one pictured and my mum might be getting rid of the car soon.
[quote=”nightflyr” post=191576]No where can I find where the ford mount is oil filled.
It appears to be a rubber to metal mount.
So unless you see signs of the rubber separating or tearing it should be fine.As to the fluid..
Check around the area for anything that may be leaking. IE.. power steering, valve cover etc.[/quote]Power steering is electric on this car.
The stain is dry and since it is directly under the mount I assumed the mount was oil filled.
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