Hi,

I have a 2006/56 plate Ford Fiesta 1.2, style. I've had it a few months, with no major dramas. Today however in, low revs (1st gear) about 1200 -1500 RPM I felt the car shudder, as I was lifting of the clutch and giving it gas. I initially thought it was just some wheel spin, as it was raining quite heavy. Pulled onto the motorway, car accelerated with no issues, seems fine. Arrive at some lights and I get the same problem in first gear again, and all the way home at roundabouts etc.

I'm really confused as to what it might be. I also noticed when parked, and left running in neutral, a gentle metal scraping/grinding sound can be heard coming from the back of the engine - could it be a transmission oil problem? But it selects gears just fine.

Has anybody encountered this before? Apologies in advance if I left out any details,let me know if I you need more info! :)

Thanks

not sure if you might have an EGR valve, as they are becoming more common in modern day petrol and diesel...

If its just a shudder, it could have been difficulty breathing for a moment, may be worth checking the quality of the air and fuel filters, and replace as necessary.

not sure if you might have an EGR valve, as they are becoming more common in modern day petrol and diesel...

If its just a shudder, it could have been difficulty breathing for a moment, may be worth checking the quality of the air and fuel filters, and replace as necessary.

thanks for the reply - the problem was due to the clutch, swapped it out, and it runs just fine now.

Need to remove the post!

Nah leave it, it's helpful to others who may have similar symptoms

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