Here ya go. this is a cute little video of the audible issues with my 2007 ford focus s.
the sound you hear is the geese in the CV boot FREEZING and breaking apart. only happens when it's 20 and lower in temperature.
I'm so bored. so here's the video.
there is a service recall on this issue, so it will be getting fixed soon.
I brought it in last year after owning it for like 400 miles and they didnt know WTF was going on.
anyone else that can relate???
*edit* just watched the video through... if it's buggy, it's not your fault. my computer codec's are fucked.
ah so thats what that sound is mine and my buddies st's make some nasty sounds when its cold. do they say if they change everything or just the grease cause im guessing it could cause some damage to the cv's.
I'll have to dig up the service recall. but from what I remember it was replacement of everything, not just the greese.
and my hipoints are... ehh. lame. lol
they're okay for casual shooting but I'd never trust my life with one. innacurate. they jam up. but they're cheap and they go bang
cool ill have to bring mine in this week end (tues,wed,thurs for me). i dont know if i would call them inaccurate but cheap and fun hells yeah. ive got a sig thats to nice to do anything but sit next to the bed ready for action. now the hipoints i can throw in the car and blow through 500 rounds and not worry about killing a spendy nice hand gun.
Some 2006 and 2007 Focus vehicles equipped with a MTX-75 transaxle, 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007, 2006 Zephyr, and 2007 MKZ vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007 may exhibit a momentary front cv-joint clicking, grinding, rubbing, or crackling noise when first accelerating the vehicle after sitting in cold ambient temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C). The noise in most cases will only last for a few rotations of the wheels and then go away. This may be caused by the grease in the outer cv-joint allowing metal to metal contact.
This is o6 and I haven't posted in a while so here goes- My St has clicked and claddered since I got it a year ago-which ever way you turn - the other side sounded out. After 12 months of complaining about it ,the strange feeling nonlinear clutch and the hard shifting (just try and put it in to rev without going temporarily into any forward gear) Ford has replaced both complete axles. The difference-before noise at 10 degrees for allmost 2 miles-now 5 degrees quarter mile and at5-10 degrees 2 miles of noise. This is two sets of revised- new style axles-later. The problem is that the grease won't flow and it allows metal to metal contact-aka premature wear if not repaired. The axles sound like they're shot!! The shifting problem is yet to be cured -they say the clutch has wear only on one side causing it to drag (not release).This is the first time in my whole life of driving ,44 years, that I have heard that one. I'm waiting for the company rep to compare drive another one! I suppose if they all due that the problem will never get fixed.You would think with them knowing that I have owned bowtie cars most of my life that they would want to make me (the customer ) happy by fixing the damn thing !!! Also ST owners keep an eye on your dr seat backrest bolsters-just had to have it replaced-flattened right down to the metal. All this plus heating problems and I still love this damn car!!!----o6 designs
yeah im getting the axles replaced one way or another im not going to let them get away with anything else. i havnt had any other issues with the car besides the ocasional hard start.
This article supersedes TSB 05-25-6 to update the service parts.
ISSUE:
Some 2003-2006 Focus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Duratec engine and MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit poor clutch pedal return or premature clutch disc wear or failure. This may be caused by clutch disc delamination, breakage or failure.
ACTION:
Inspect and repair clutch system as necessary. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
NOTE: PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL PRESSED) AT VEHICLE SPEEDS GREATER THAN 15 MPH (24 KM/H) MAY CAUSE CLUTCH DISC DELAMINATION OR BREAKAGE (CLUTCH DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ENGAGED FOR DAMAGE TO OCCUR).
NOTE: VERIFY THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF VEHICLE ABUSE, FOR EXAMPLE, UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS. CLUTCH SYSTEM WEAR OR FAILURE CAUSED BY VEHICLE ABUSE IS NOT A WARRANTABLE REPAIR. REFER TO THE WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspect clutch pedal return spring for proper function. Service only as necessary.
Inspect clutch master cylinder for proper function or leaks. Service only as necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-00 for diagnostic information and 308-02 for service information. If clutch system is still not operating correctly proceed to Step 3.
Remove transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 308-03.
Inspect clutch slave cylinder/release bearing for proper function or leaks. Service only as necessary. Refer to WSM, Section 308-00 for diagnostic information and 308-02 for service information.
Inspect flywheel, transaxle, and transaxle input shaft for damage. Service only as necessary. Refer to WSM, Section 308-00.
Inspect clutch disc and pressure plate for wear or damage. If wear or damage is present replace the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to WSM, Section 308-01.
NOTE: THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE MUST BOTH BE REPLACED IF EITHER PART IS WORN OR DAMAGED AS THE NEW PARTS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ORIGINAL CLUTCH DISC OR PRESSURE PLATE IN THE VEHICLE. DO NOT GREASE THE TRANSAXLE INPUT SHAFT SPLINES UPON REINSTALLATION OF THE CLUTCH DISC, PRESSURE PLATE OR TRANSAXLE. GREASING THE TRANSAXLE INPUT SHAFT SPLINES MAY RESULT IN CLUTCH COMPONENT DAMAGE.
Install transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 308-03.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
7S4Z-7550-A Clutch Disc
7S4Z-7563-A Pressure Plate
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
MT062410 Use SLTS Operations If Available; Claim Additional Diagnosis Or Labor Performed As Actual Time Actual Time
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7550 42
ISSUE:
Some 2006 and 2007 Focus vehicles equipped with a MTX-75 transaxle, 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007, 2006 Zephyr, and 2007 MKZ vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007 may exhibit a momentary front cv-joint clicking, grinding, rubbing, or crackling noise when first accelerating the vehicle after sitting in cold ambient temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C). The noise in most cases will only last for a few rotations of the wheels and then go away. This may be caused by the grease in the outer cv-joint allowing metal to metal contact.
ACTION:
Correct the condition by replacing the axle shafts by following Workshop Manual, Section 205-04.
NOTE: FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (ATX) VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
8S4Z-3B436-B Shaft and Joint Asy - Focus - MTX - RH
8S4Z-3B437-B Shaft and Joint Asy - Focus - MTX - LH
8E5Z-3A428-A Shaft and Joint Asy - Fusion/Milan - 2.3L MTX - RH
8E5Z-3A427-A Shaft and Joint Asy - Fusion/Milan - 2.3L MTX - LH
8E5Z-3A428-B Shaft and Joint Asy - Fusion/Milan - 2.3L ATX - RH
8E5Z-3A427-B Shaft and Joint Asy - Fusion/Milan - 2.3L ATX - LH
8E5Z-3A428-C Shaft and Joint Asy - 3.0L - RH
8E5Z-3A427-C Shaft and Joint Asy - 3.0L - LH
8H6Z-3A428-A Shaft and Joint Asy - 3.5L - RH
8H6Z-3A427-A Shaft and Joint Asy - 3.5L - LH
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
071806A 2006-2007 Focus With MTX-75 Transmission: Replace Both Axle Shafts (Do Not Use With 3329A) 1.1 Hrs.
071806A 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007 MKZ Built Before 7/16/2007: Replace Both Axle Shafts (Do Not Use With 3329A) 1.9 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3B436 49
