[arpaul15]

(12-14-2011, 01:57 AM)duckcanuck Wrote:

(12-14-2011, 01:39 AM)Keebz Wrote: I would be looking more into the driveline, c.v joints and so on. if not possibly a issue with the clutch.

Thanks for the suggestion.

However, maybe I wasn't clear: the engine vibrations are even noticeable sitting in the driveway in neutral, even at idle. It just feels harsh. It is even somewhat noticeable from outside the car.

The car joined the fleet two years ago, and it always felt harsher than the 2003. I originally put it down to the difference between a Zetec and the later motor in the 2005. However, my 2010 (same engine as the '05) doesn't show any of this harshness.

Bob the Duck Canuck

I had the same problem about a year ago.
The upper mount is easy to check. Just push on the top to feel if the rubber cover is soft, liquid filled and bulges outward. If its flat or doesnt feel like there's liquid in there, its gone. Took 30 mins to change, and then couldn't even tell if the engine was running or not at idle. The lower mount is a little more harder to check i think...have a poly mount sitting in the backseat...my lower mount bolt is busted...