Ford Focus Rattling Noise Idle. Jan 20, 2005 · When I'm accelerating, especially from a stop, I'm
Jan 20, 2005 · When I'm accelerating, especially from a stop, I'm hearing a subtle grinding in the lower RPMs, rattling noise. I bought the car with 4 months full ford gold extended warranty Oct 14, 2018 · hi i have a 18 plate st3 on tickover noticed a rattle on engine driver side goes away if switch air con on or heaters if revs increase is this normal ? May 6, 2021 · hi , seems i have a problem already, my st has a rattle coming from the engine seems to be there at idle but you can here it more so when the car is revved at low revs after 2. Same design. It is exactly the same as this person here And it goes away when I turn the A/C on and comes Jun 11, 2012 · When i was giving it small revs from hot idle earlier it sounded kinda like a small rattle as soon as it staring revving then going away immediately as the revs increase. My EcoBoom have this noise on cold engine, after revvs go downt at iddle, and keep rattling on revving up and down on idle or driving, noise calms down then engine is warm. sounds like a diesel . noticeable clicking and tapping this morning. I have isolated the rattle to the tensioner pulley and have replaced it once and that took care of the rattle for a while, (still had the vibration). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I have the same really rough idle w/ AC on, without AC no rough idle at all though. Fresh gearbox oil at the correct level. 5k the noise goes away. I have to be accelerating for it to happen 3. 0 ecoboost X for 2 weeks now and noticed a ticking noise from engine, rattling exhaust and sat nav thinks I'm in Germany. When stopped, (road noise blocks it out if driving), if I push the clutch in, the rattling stops. Aug 14, 2020 · Have a Ford Focus 1. Once engine speed is increased or even at high idle the noise goes away. it comes and goes at random. i made a youtube video of it so anyone can hear it. Coming from passenger side. Car is a 2015 Ford Fiesta 1. If you've ever sat in a corvette or another car Apr 15, 2011 · OK I have searched through multiple forums, YouTube videos, Ford Focus websites and I can't seem to figure this out, as all normal solutions have failed. Show less Jul 22, 2020 · Hi all after some more advice, I have a strange rattling coming from the engine only appears after 2. Always Jun 2, 2012 · Loud Rattling Noise When Idling With Ac On Jump to Latest 7. I have no idea what it is. Jun 30, 2012 · strange rattling noise from the engine bay started last night. I'm thinking it's possibly the transmission fan or something like that. Mar 7, 2024 · My 2. Oct 16, 2016 · Hello, i have a 2014 ford focus se with 70k with the powershift auto trans. It revs higher and then idles. Also goes away once idles down but can hear RPMs drop when rotating the steering wheel at idle. It basically rattles all the time driving along unless the road is dead smooth and worse over bumps. The rattle is louder in person than video. sounded like a sticky valve to this layman SO I took it back to the dlr and the Svc Mgr put a ear to it and said they all sound like that. Dec 26, 2025 · 2017 Focus ST-2 werid nosie I am at a warm idle and hear this rattling sound from the engine bay only at idle. Except from a rattle coming from the engine bay! The rattle can be heard coming from the drivers side (UK drivers side - so right side if sitting in the car) wheel arch/engine bay, close to Ford focus rattling / vibrating / grinding noise when revving engine or driving down the road. Aug 18, 2022 · My sons 2013 2. Mar 4, 2022 · started yesterday, my 2016 Ford Focus started making this really bad rattling sound when you start it. It’s definitely the engine and when I listen from engine Oct 17, 2023 · Here's the breakdown on when I hear it: 1. Any ideas what it could be? Aug 2, 2018 · Just acquired an '18 ST and I've noticed during idle it has a little shakiness to it. I’m getting this rattling noise at cold start idle or after it’s warmed up, I push the clutch in and the engine is under load. 0 Ecoboost 125 bhp is it normal for the engine to rattle in idle it's fine when driving can hear it in car too sometimes should I be worried has 63000 on clock Jul 4, 2014 · Hi guys, I picked my ST up yesterday and im absolutely loving it :) Im just wondering if its normal for these engines to rattle at idle? Almost like a diesel sound but not too loud and i can only hear it with the window down. Once it starts it doesn’t stop. no problems with the car except for the transmission shudder. Sorry but the air con was on that is the clicking noise in the video. Not to mention, Ford isn't really known for their, assembly quality, especially their plastic pieces that shrink when it gets cold and rattle until they warm up. I'm having a rather nasty problem with my focus. It sounds like it's coming from the transmission. When it revs higher during starting it makes that almost rattling sound. Noise lessens/disappears when clutch is depressed or foot is off gas.