Mondeo rattles when starting from cold
When starting my 2010 Ford Mondeo from cold I can hear a light rattle/tinkle when under acceleration between 1250 - 2000rpm.
There is no noise when warm and no noise when cold and not under load. There's 50k on clock. I bought the car with 15k and no service. All other services have done by main dealer.
There is no noise when warm and no noise when cold and not under load. There's 50k on clock. I bought the car with 15k and no service. All other services have done by main dealer.
Asked on 3 June 2013 by mondeo man 2.2
Answered by
Honest John
Switch to Shell V-Power Nitro+ diesel and see if this persists after a couple of tankfuls. I think it's caused by glowing carbon deposits and the detergents in this fuel might clean them off.
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