Scraping Sound At About 15Mph?

[achyeboah]

Hello all,

I've just gone from a 2003 1.4L Fusion 1 to a Feb 2010 1.6L tdci mk2.5 focus estate DPF. Its got a 107k on the clock. I'm loving it so far...

I've just noticed that there's a scraping sound from the near the bottom of the engine bay of the car at about 12-15mph. This happens after I start the car and accelerate away. If I stop (and don't switch off), and then pull away, the sound isn't heard. Its not loud but I wonder if this is to be expected?

Thanks very much

Samuel

[theduke]

Its most likely the abs self test they all do it at 12mph had me scratching my head too, only happens after you start the car if its scrapping maybe you need your pads checked?

[artscot79]

could be binding brakes or just the surface rust clearing if its only once if it happens each time ide say the brakes are binding

[achyeboah]

Hello thanks for your replies. I've had Sandicliffe take a look and they said pads look fine. Must be ABS check then. Cheers

[artscot79]

They say it does this mine hasnt in ages and its been checked ford still cant answer why the focus does this or doesnt

[FOCA]

Hello all,

I've just gone from a 2003 1.4L Fusion 1 to a Feb 2010 1.6L tdci mk2.5 focus estate DPF. Its got a 107k on the clock. I'm loving it so far...

I've just noticed that there's a scraping sound from the near the bottom of the engine bay of the car at about 12-15mph. This happens after I start the car and accelerate away. If I stop (and don't switch off), and then pull away, the sound isn't heard. Its not loud but I wonder if this is to be expected?

Thanks very much

Samuel

Apart from the already mentioned brakes, it is possible the DMF can make a scraping noise too, when it is worn, especially if it has the original one in 100k is about par for the course (give or take)

[achyeboah]

Hello everyone, thanks once again for the responses. I think its the ABS, but thanks for reminding me about replacing the DMF. Cheers