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Inspection Tips For Chain-Driven Water Pumps
Why Alternators Are Subject To Ripple Voltage
Tech Tip: No Start in Cold Weather Due to No Weep Hole
Clearing Up Import Coolant Confusion
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Underhood Service targets repair shops that derive 50 percent or more of their revenue from the service and repair of under-the-hood systems. The expanding amount of knowledge and capital needed to keep up with technological advances has led these shop owners to concentrate on underhood systems, while also offering preventive maintenance services on most major vehicle systems. By subscribing, you’ll receive the ShopOwner digital edition magazine (12 times/year) featuring articles from Underhood Service and the Underhood Service eNewsletter (twice weekly). Access to digital editions, contests, news, and more are ready for you today!
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Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris and install a service shield.
Ford has issued a Tech Service Bulletin (TSB 11-3-24) regarding problems with engine vibration on the 2000-2011 Ford Focus. This article supersedes TSB 10-5-11 and applies to Anchor engine mount numbers 2938, 3003 and 3085. AdvertisementTHE ISSUE Some 2000-2011 Focus vehicles may exhibit an excessive engine vibration which is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged in reverse. This condition may be caused by small stones, road debris, ice or snow that is packed or lodged in the rear engine roll restrictor. THE SOLUTION Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris and install a service shield. SERVICE PROCEDURE Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris. Remove any debris from rear engine roll restrictor. Remove the cross member-to-roll restrictor attachment bolt. Install the service shield. Install roll restrictor attachment bolt and torque to specification. 2000-2007 model-year vehicles: 35 lb.-ft.2008-2011 model-year vehicles: 70 N.m (52 lb.-ft.) Courtesy of Anchor Industries
Some 2000-2011 Focus vehicles may exhibit an excessive engine vibration which is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged in reverse. This condition may be caused by small stones, road debris, ice or snow that is packed or lodged in the rear engine roll restrictor.
Inspect the rear engine roll restrictor for debris and install a service shield.
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