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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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got this problem with the focus tdci sport, its a 2004 model with 27k on the clock, if i put my foot down in 4th or 5th gear and it reaches about 45mph i get horrible vibrations like an earthquake and it goes when i get to 50mph? any ideas whats wrong? will have a look under the car tomorrow for any faults.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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its also bluefinned
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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inner tripod joint on driveshaft
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mondeo Man
inner tripod joint on driveshaft
where is this tripod located? i know the driveshaft!

my old fiesta had a bent driveshaft and it feels exactly the same, only the focus does it in 4th or 5th gear at 45mph.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by paceo
Originally Posted by Mondeo Man
inner tripod joint on driveshaft
where is this tripod located? i know the driveshaft!

my old fiesta had a bent driveshaft and it feels exactly the same, only the focus does it in 4th or 5th gear at 45mph.

The inboard end of the driveshaft....I had exactly the same on my fiesta and had to have a new driveshaft.
Car felt like a nail beforehand and like new afterwards
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