Vibration at idle.

[Hotrod Tommy]

Hey guys, a couple weeks ago my Focus developed a lot of vibration while sitting at idle. I can hear little creaks throughout the car, but it's most noticeable in the steering wheel; the steering wheel visibly shakes. It started out of nowhere, it never had any vibrations before.

Anyone know where I should start looking? Thank you.

 

[scrooged]

Sounds like maybe one of your engine mounts are worn out,I would look at those first

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Check the passengers side engine mount first, is it running okay or did the way the cars actually runs change along with the vibration?

 

[Hotrod Tommy]

The car is running just fine. It's only at idle, or very low RPM when I'm coming to a stop.

I'm going to check the motor mounts. Thanks for the response, guys.

(Hey, Steve! A bunch of the parts on my car are from you! I may be ordering motor mounts soon ... -Tommy at NHRA

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

The car is running just fine. It's only at idle, or very low RPM when I'm coming to a stop.

I'm going to check the motor mounts. Thanks for the response, guys.

(Hey, Steve! A bunch of the parts on my car are from you! I may be ordering motor mounts soon ... -Tommy at NHRA

:beer:

 

[D's_SVeeTy]

i may have this issue aswell how do you check to see if motor mounts are bad??:shrug:

 

[Hotrod Tommy]

I finally got around to replacing all three motor mounts; Passenger, driver and torque. Though the vibration is WAY less than it was, it is still apparent in the side view mirrors. Could I need new spark plugs? a tune up? What else could possibly cause vibration at idle? Once I'm driving (with these new mounts) the vibration goes away!

Thanks!

 

[thepatriot]

I think I've got the same issue, unless my engine is just running rough... It only shakes once in a while and the previous owner had the engine mount replaced a few months ago.

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Check plugs, wires, coil (for cracks), coil pigtail.

That's where I'd start.



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[Hotrod Tommy]

OEM Ford pass. side mount fixed everything! Thanks, Steve!

 

[mttasp]

I have a 2004 Ford Focus SVT and my steering wheel is vibrating when I am stopped. all new mounts and new plugs. what could it be?
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[Steve@Tasca]

I have a 2004 Ford Focus SVT and my steering wheel is vibrating when I am stopped. all new mounts and new plugs. what could it be?
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How does it run other than the idle vibration?

-Steve