Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.25 Judder during acceleration

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Mon 30 Mar 2009 13:09
1998 1.25 Judder during acceleration - RedRoad

My '98 1.25 Zetec Fiesta has recently developed a habit of "lurching" or "juddering" slightly as you move up through the gears.

Changing from 2nd to 3rd for example, at approx 3,000 revs or 30 mph, is fine on the flat, but on even slight inclines, it pulls ok, but often jumps a couple of times, as if you were trying to change up too soon. (I'm confident my foot isn't the reason!). Similar happens between 3rd & 4th. Once you reach crusing speed for the particular gear however, everything is fine... It goes nicely at top speed on the Motorway as well.

I did have a new clutch fitted about 3 months ago, but wouldn't have though this was the problem.

Any ideas folks?

Cheers
RedRoad.
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