Is your Ford Focus engine vibrating frequently, and is the steering wheel shakey? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing your Ford Focus engine mount.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a failed motor mount can often be misdiagnosed as the engine running rough.
- Vibration can be felt in a cabin or seat
- Steering wheel shakes
- Visible engine mount fluid leak
What you will need
- Ford Focus Engine Mount
- Floor Jack
- 2″x4″ pieces of wood
- Torque wrench
- Flathead screwdriver
- Metric Socket Set
- 15mm
- 18mm
Procedure
- Park the vehicle and allow it to cool down.
- Support the engine by placing the jack right below the engine. Place a wood block between the engine and the jack to prevent engine or oil pan damage.
- Remove the coolant tank from the bracket and put it to the side.
Remove the two bolts that secure the engine mount to the frame.
Remove the two 18mm bolts that secure the engine mount to the engine block. If the engine starts to lower, raise the engine slightly using the jack supporting the engine.
Once all the bolts and nuts are removed, remove the engine mount from the vehicle by lifting it. Watch the following video for more help.
Install the new engine mount. Start by tightening the nuts to the engine block. If needed, lower the engine until the mount sits on the frame, installing bolts that secure the mount to the frame.
Torque all the bolts to specification.
Torque Specifications
- Engine Side Nuts:
- 65 lb-ft
- Chassis Bolts:
- 60 lb-ft (mounts with two bolts)
- 35 lb-ft (mounts with three bolts)
Ford Focus engine mounts may also be referred to as motor or engine isolators. The passenger side engine mount is oil-filled (hydraulic mount). The passenger side engine mounts on Ford Focus can fail, leading to engine vibrations in the cabin. Replacing Ford Focus mounts is an effortless procedure and takes about one to two hours per mount.
We hope you find the Ford Focus Engine Mount Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Ford Focus.
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