Engine - Vibration At Idle

TSB 11-3-24

03/31/11

ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

FORD:
2000-2011 Focus

This article supersedes TSB 10-5-11 to remove the production fix date and update the model years.

ISSUE
Some 2000-2011 Focus vehicles may exhibit an excessive engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when the transmission is engaged in reverse. This condition may be caused by small stones, road debris, ice or snow packed/lodged in the rear engine roll restrictor.

ACTION
Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris and install service shield if necessary.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris.

2. Remove any debris from rear engine roll restrictor.

3. Remove the cross member-to-roll restrictor attachment bolt.





4. Install service shield. (Figure 1)

5. Install roll restrictor attachment bolt and torque to specification.

a. 2000-2007 model year vehicles - 47 N.m (35 lb-ft).

b. 2008-2011 model year vehicles - 70 N.m (52 lb-ft).





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

110324A 2000-2011 Focus: Install 0.3 Hr.
Service Shield

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16102 49





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