rp1608 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 My car has done 90k, I think the clutch is wearing out now, burning smell and slips in 2nd and 3rd gear. I am aware that it is generally good practice to change the DMF, but I spoke to the Ford service department and they said they have never changed one. (Honest or what!) So my question is, undoubtably clutches do wear out, but has anyone had a reason to get there DMF changed for a specific problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 what engine is fitted in your fiesta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp1608 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 1.4 TDCI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp1608 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Went out in it today, I am sure it revved up then settled while I was accelerating a few times, it was something subtle. This is the first time I have had a clutch failure on a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 normally when replacing the clutch on a diesel with a DMF its worth spending the little bit extra to do it. if you replace just the clutch and then 6 months later the flywheel breaks up you have got all that labour again...where as it would be an extra 0.5hrs labout plus the cost of the DMF. DMFs are a wear and tear part, by how they work they will eventually wear out. if it were me, i would change it. but then if you only plan on keeping the car for a short while, i would be tempted to save the £200.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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