Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.25 Slight rattle engine noise

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Fri 24 Apr 2009 15:20
06 1.25 Slight rattle engine noise - Jamaway
Hi all,

This is my first post on a motoring forum so forgive any ignorance.

I've recently bought an 06 (56) Fiesta 1.25 style and I have to say I'm very happy with it in general. Its done 20k miles and just had its second service.

What is slightly annoying/worrying me though is the slight rattle I hear from the engine when accelerating hard. I hear it most often when moving up from 50mph-75mph in 4th and 5th, or whenever I really put my foot down.

Now is this just normal engine noise/vibration or does it hint at something else being wrong?

To describe the sound its like a very light rattle, like a nut is shaking or something.

Interestingly I used to get a similar sound from my 1998 (s reg) 1.25 fiesta that had done 92k miles - hence why I am a bit worried about this one.

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Edited by Jamaway on 24/04/2009 at 15:21

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Fri 24 Apr 2009 16:20
06 1.25 Slight rattle engine noise - bell boy
sounds like pre detonation or pinking
try some quality fuel from shell and see how you go
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Wed 10 Jun 2009 22:51
06 1.25 Slight rattle engine noise - Jamaway
Cheers - this has actually worked.

:)

J
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