Just purchased a ecoboost Mondeo Mk 4  ( 2014 ) for silly money , it has only 60K miles on it  . Very happy with car , I did not see anything wrong during test drive before purchase  . However car was in London ,  and in hindsight not many hills or open roads to fully test as thoroughly as I would have liked . On my way back from buying , a good 30 mile long journey ,  during a drive on an open windy road 'A' road  , going uphill about 60MPH . I noticed some faint pulsating on the clutch when shifting down a gear , during the uphill drive at speed . This has not been noticeable in any other condition  on flat roads or motorway .  

 In the interim I will do some more thorough testing , to see if the clutch is slipping . I dont think this could be slipping .  I guess only a mechanic can really tell if an issue .   Should I be worried , will this get worse , should I address it ? 

I would like to add , that the private seller wrote and signed a receipt offering refund if there were issues with the car, I guess this is covered for 30 days consumer rights anyway .  However I would rather keep the car , as I like it . I am just curious if/what work would be involved to to prevent it getting worse 

GW

Hi mate
If you want to check your clutch, you need to follow the steps below :
1. Start your engine.
2. Press the clutch pedal.
3. Shift to 4th gear (clutch pedal, still pressed).
4. Slowly press the gas pedal and at the same time slowly release the clutch pedal.
If your engine won't choke (indicates, a good condition clutch plate), so you have worn clutch plate.

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Hi all 

I have only driven the car twice , I went out again today , I did the stationary clutch test , no problems there , car stalls immediately wen pulling away in 4th . I also depressed the clutch , gave high revs while coasting, then letting clutch out yet ,  no sign of slipping  , engine brakes accordingly  . 

I noticed  again , after a long night sleep , on my second drive  , switching on my more astute senses ,  that I can feel light pulsing vibration all the time  but  only occurs when driving ( car moving )  . If I am stationary and in gear , slowly releasing clutch , there is no vibe or judder at all  strangely . Also I noticed the vibration increases when cornering or going uphill more . The vibration is only enough to feel in the ball of my foot and toes  , it is not felt in whole leg or above sole of foot really .  

I really hope I am just paranoid , or over sensitive - I really love the Mondeo , such a lot of car for the money, lovely ride  . However I do not remember feeling any  vibration  in my Fusion clutch pedal  , though this maybe a different type of clutch ?