Fiesta Engine Shudder

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Mon 5 Jan 2004 19:33
Fiesta Engine Shudder - IKM
On my 2000 Fiesta 1.3, 42000 miles, the engine seems to shudder briefly when the accelerator is pressed rapidly to the floor, particularly in the lower gears. Is this likely to be a worn engine mounting? Any other ideas?
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Tue 6 Jan 2004 20:47
Fiesta Engine Shudder - Adam Going (Tune-Up)
Wouldn't normally suspect engine mountings at this age/mileage.
Sounds more like an HT lead or plug problem.

Regards, Adam
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Wed 7 Jan 2004 14:08
Fiesta Engine Shudder - Ford Dagenham
Hello.

Do you mean a rattle when you realease the peddle and press it quickly.

Does this engine have a timing chain.

Rattle from the lash of a chain.

Kind regards.
Martin Winters
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