imthefox

My ST 250 has only done 1700 miles but there is already a rattling noise from somewhere in the region of the aux belt area. Any ideas before I visit a Ford garage and maybe look silly (I don't know much about engines)?? This noise worries me as the car is almost new. Anyway, it is obviously under warranty and so I suppose I shouldn't be too concerned, but I am. Is this a normal thing with this engine or what?? Any help much appreciated
Dave.

Brendan

iTrader: (1)

possible bearing or tension-er issue? as the the car is so young it could be that the teioner has come a bit loose or a duff bearing in one of the units driven by the belt.

scoooby slayer

iTrader: (4)

aux belt adjuster bearing gone most likely.

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

Don't worry about it, it's under warranty! Not modified it in any way have you?

trudtfish

Its normal mate. The timing chains do make a bit of a noise on these.